Last updated: 5 January 2026
Winelands Insider (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a subscriber.
We only collect information that is necessary to run the Winelands Insider newsletter.This may include:
Your email address
Your name (if you choose to provide it)
Basic engagement data (e.g. email opens or clicks)
We do not collect:
ID numbers
Physical addresses
Payment information
Sensitive personal data
We collect personal information when you:
Subscribe to the Winelands Insider newsletter
Enter a competition or giveaway
Opt in via our website, social media, or partner promotions
All subscriptions are voluntary and require your consent.
We use your information to:
Send the Winelands Insider newsletter
Share local events, news, offers, and recommendations
Improve our content and understand reader engagement
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Winelands Insider may include sponsored content or collaborations.Important:
Sponsors do not receive access to subscriber data
We send emails on behalf of Winelands Insider only
Sponsored content is clearly identified
If we run a competition with a partner, only the winner’s details may be shared, and only with consent.
We use trusted third-party platforms (such as email newsletter software) to store and send emails.These providers:
Process data on our behalf
Are required to keep your information secure
May store data outside South Africa, in line with international data protection standards
We only work with reputable providers.
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:
Secure platforms and systems
Limited access to subscriber data
Strong passwords and access controls
While no system is 100% secure, we act responsibly to safeguard your data.
We keep your personal information:
For as long as you remain subscribed
Or until you request deletion
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
You have the right to:
Ask what personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand site usage.These do not personally identify you and are used only to improve the website experience.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Winelands Insider
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: winelandsinsider.co.za