Last updated: May 2026 — Brendan van der Merwe, Minimepatisserie

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: minimepatisserie.co.za

Responsible Party: Brendan van der Merwe

This Privacy Policy explains how minimepatisserie.co.za collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using minimepatisserie.co.za, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. About This Website

minimepatisserie.co.za is an independent online casino review and information platform serving users primarily in South Africa. We publish editorial content, casino reviews, bonus comparisons, and gambling-related guides. We do not operate as a casino or gambling operator and do not process any wagering transactions on this website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit minimepatisserie.co.za:

• Automatically Collected Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device identifiers collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 of this policy.
• Voluntarily Submitted Information: Any information you choose to provide through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or email correspondence, including your name and email address.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, national identification numbers, or health-related data.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by minimepatisserie.co.za is used for the following purposes:

• To analyse website traffic and improve the quality of our content and user experience.
• To respond to enquiries submitted directly to us via email or contact forms.
• To deliver relevant content and, where applicable, to send newsletters or updates you have opted into.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under South African law and international data protection standards.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of our platform.

4. Cookies

minimepatisserie.co.za uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and page performance through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referral traffic related to our affiliate partnerships with third-party casino operators.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of minimepatisserie.co.za.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

minimepatisserie.co.za contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators, software providers, and payment platforms. These external websites operate under their own privacy policies, and we accept no responsibility or liability for their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before submitting personal information. minimepatisserie.co.za participates in affiliate marketing programmes and may receive compensation when users click links to partner casino sites.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar services to monitor website traffic and user behaviour on minimepatisserie.co.za. These services may collect anonymised data and use their own cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are located in the European Economic Area.
• Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if you are a California resident.
• Rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) applicable to South African users.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. minimepatisserie.co.za implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Name: Brendan van der Merwe
• Website: minimepatisserie.co.za
• Email: [email protected]

Brendan van der Merwe is the designated responsible person for all data protection matters relating to minimepatisserie.co.za and will endeavour to respond to all legitimate enquiries within 30 days.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

minimepatisserie.co.za reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information.