Privacy Policy
WildTrail SA
Effective Date: March 2026
WildTrail SA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with WildTrail SA through our website, bookings, events, or communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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Full name and surname
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Contact details (email address, phone number)
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Emergency contact information
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Identity or passport number (where required for bookings or permits)
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Medical or dietary information relevant to event safety
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Payment and billing information
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Accommodation preferences and booking details
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Photographs or media captured during events
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Website usage information (cookies and analytics)
We only collect information necessary to provide our services safely and effectively.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
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Process bookings and event registrations
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Communicate important event updates or travel information
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Ensure participant safety during activities
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Arrange accommodation, logistics, or catering
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Process payments and issue invoices
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Improve our services and guest experience
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Send relevant marketing or event information (only where consent is given)
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Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
3. Sharing of Information
WildTrail SA does not sell or rent personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted partners only when necessary, including:
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Accommodation providers
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Event venues or landowners
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Guides or safety personnel
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Payment processors
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Service providers assisting with bookings or communications
All partners are expected to handle information responsibly and securely.
4. Photography and Media
Photos and videos may be taken during WildTrail SA events for marketing and promotional purposes.
By participating in an event, you grant permission for reasonable use of media unless you notify us in writing before the event.
Participants may request removal of identifiable images where reasonably possible.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:
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Loss
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Unauthorised access
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Misuse
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Disclosure or alteration
Access to personal information is limited to authorised persons only.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Deliver our services
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Maintain business records
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Meet legal or accounting obligations
Information no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request correction or updating of information
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Request deletion where legally permissible
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
8. Cookies and Website Use
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website traffic.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may include links to third-party websites. WildTrail SA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
WildTrail SA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
WildTrail SA
Email: info@wildtrailsa.co.za (update if needed)
Location: Eastern Free State, South Africa