This Privacy Policy explains how Braai League (“we,” “our,” or “us”), created and developed by Kreate. Agency, collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users accessing https://braaileague.co.za and related mobile/web applications (the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account & Login Information:

When you sign up or log in using email, Google, Facebook, or Apple, we may collect your name, email address, and profile information (e.g., profile picture).
This information is used to create and manage your account, provide access to features, and communicate with you regarding your account or prizes.

User-Generated Content (UGC):

Content you post on the Services (e.g., comments, images, posts) may be stored and used for operational purposes and marketing or promotional activities.
You retain ownership of your content, but by posting you grant Braai League a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute it.

Prize Participation Data:

For competitions such as Braai of the Month, we may collect additional information like email and shipping address to deliver prizes.
If a winner is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must claim the prize on their behalf.

Cookies & Analytics:

We use cookies, web beacons, and scripts to improve the Services.
We collect usage data through Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics, and AdMob to analyze website traffic, user behavior, and ad performance.
Advertising partners may show ads based on aggregated or anonymized data.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create, maintain, and manage user accounts.
To deliver prizes, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
To operate and improve the Services, including analytics and testing.
To display marketing materials, including user-generated content if permitted.
To communicate updates, promotional offers, and changes to our policies.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Service providers who support operations (e.g., analytics, hosting, shipping).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
- Advertising partners for anonymized or aggregated ad targeting.

4. Data Retention

Personal information is retained as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Account deletion requests will remove personal information and may remove user-generated content from the Services.

5. User Rights

Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
Account Deletion: You may request to delete your account by contacting support@braaileague.co.za.
Consent Withdrawal: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Objection: You may object to processing of your data, subject to applicable laws.
Complaints: You may contact the Information Regulator South Africa at P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017 or via complaints.IR@justice.gov.za.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Services may include links to third-party websites, services, or social logins (Google, Facebook, Apple). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

8. Minors

Users under 13 may not create an account.
For users under 18, parental or legal guardian consent is required to participate in prize competitions.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Kreate. Agency
6 Beesvygie Close, St Helena Bay, Western Cape, 7390
South Africa
Email: support@braaileague.co.za