Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5 June 2025
Company Name: Treklodge (Pty) Ltd
Website: www.treklodge.co.za

Treklodge 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 other applicable privacy laws. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information – name, phone number, email address, physical address

  • Booking Information – details related to your glamping stay, preferences, and any special requirements

  • Payment Information – billing details (Note: credit card details are processed securely by third-party payment providers and are not stored by us)

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, time zone, location, and how you interact with our site (collected via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • To process bookings and communicate with you about your stay

  • To respond to enquiries or customer service requests

  • To send booking confirmations, updates, and promotional content (only if you opt in)

  • To improve the performance and usability of our website

  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Information

We will never sell your personal data. Your information may be shared with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment gateways, booking platforms) for operational purposes

  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

  • Marketing platforms, but only if you have opted in to receive promotional content

All third-party providers are obligated to keep your data secure and process it only for the purposes specified.

4. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and implement industry-standard safeguards including:

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption

  • Restricted access to your personal information

  • Regular system monitoring and updates

However, no online system is 100% secure. You use this website at your own risk.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to the processing of your information

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@treklodge.co.za

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: info@treklodge.co.za
Phone: 079 039 9576
Address: Unit 8, Oval Park, 17th Avenue, Maitland,  7405