Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Who We Are
Betting Wingmen (bettingwingmen.co.za) is an independent South African sports betting review and comparison platform. We are not a gambling operator and do not accept bets. We publish reviews, comparisons, and betting guides to help South African bettors make informed decisions about licensed bookmakers.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city level) via analytics tools
- Cookies — we use first-party and third-party cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking (see Cookies section below)
- Contact form data — if you contact us, we store your name and email address only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry
We do not collect personal financial information. We do not process payments on this site.
How We Use Your Information
- To understand how our site is used and improve our content
- To track affiliate referrals so we can earn commission from bookmaker partners (at no cost to you)
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To comply with our legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond what is described in this policy.
Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) — anonymous usage statistics to understand site performance
- Affiliate tracking cookies — set when you click an affiliate link, to attribute conversions to Betting Wingmen for commission purposes
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. This may affect how the site functions.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and sign up at a bookmaker, we may earn a commission. This commission comes from the bookmaker and does not affect the price or terms you receive. Our reviews are independent and are not influenced by affiliate arrangements — see our editorial policy for details.
All affiliate links are marked with rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored" in accordance with Google's guidelines.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default). Contact form enquiry data is deleted within 12 months of the last communication. Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire within 30 days.
Your Rights (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South African residents have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to our processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page.
Third-Party Links
This site contains links to external websites (licensed bookmakers, the NRGP, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, use our contact page.
