Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how plinkox.co.za collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We operate as an informational affiliate website based in South Africa. We do not operate any gambling games, hold player accounts, or process payments. This policy applies to all visitors to our site.

We are committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and all applicable South African data protection law.

Who We Are

plinkox.co.za is an independent informational and affiliate website. We publish guides, reviews, and information about the Plinko X game by SmartSoft Gaming. We are not affiliated with SmartSoft Gaming, any casino operator, or the National Gambling Board (NGB). When you click affiliate links on our site, you are directed to third-party licensed gambling operators. Those operators have their own privacy policies, which govern how they handle your data.

What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.

Information You Provide

Your name and email address if you contact us via our contact form or subscribe to any newsletter
Any other details you choose to include in messages you send us

Information Collected Automatically

Your IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
The website that referred you to us
Device type and operating system
Clicks on affiliate links (we track these to measure performance)

This automatic data is collected through cookies and third-party analytics tools. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, all of which are grounded in a lawful basis under POPIA:

To respond to enquiries you send us
To send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in
To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content
To track affiliate link performance and measure referrals to third-party operators
To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under POPIA, we process your personal information on the following grounds:

Your consent, where you have given it (for example, newsletter sign-up)
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving this website
Compliance with a legal obligation where applicable

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

With analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
With affiliate network partners, to the extent necessary to track referrals (typically anonymised or pseudonymised click data)
With law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by South African law
In the event of a sale or transfer of our website, with the acquiring party, subject to the same privacy obligations

When you click a link to a third-party gambling operator, that operator becomes the responsible party for your data from that point. We encourage you to read their privacy policy before registering or depositing.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers, including analytics tools, may process data outside South Africa. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information receives a level of protection consistent with POPIA, including relying on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in line with the default retention settings of the relevant tool, which you can adjust via your browser or opt-out tools.

Your Rights Under POPIA

As a South African resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to know what personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this policy. We will respond within a reasonable time and no later than the period required by law.

Information Regulator Contact Details

If you believe we have handled your personal information unlawfully, you may contact the Information Regulator of South Africa at: inforeg.org.za

Children

This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we do our best to protect your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]