Last updated: May 2026 — Ruan van der Merwe, Pacctax

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: pacctax.co.za

Responsible Party: Ruan van der Merwe

This Privacy Policy explains how Pacctax, operating at pacctax.co.za, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By accessing or using pacctax.co.za, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Pacctax is an independent online casino review website based in South Africa, accessible at pacctax.co.za. We provide editorial content, reviews, and comparisons of online gambling platforms for informational purposes only. The responsible person for data processing at pacctax.co.za is Ruan van der Merwe.

2. Information We Collect

Pacctax may collect the following categories of information when you visit pacctax.co.za:

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Device Information: Information about the device used to access pacctax.co.za, including screen resolution and hardware model.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
• Voluntarily Submitted Information: Any information you choose to submit via contact forms or email communications, including your name and email address.

Pacctax does not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, government identification numbers, or health-related data.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by pacctax.co.za is used for the following purposes:

• To analyse website traffic and improve the user experience on pacctax.co.za.
• To monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive behaviour.
• To respond to queries or correspondence submitted directly to Ruan van der Merwe or the Pacctax team.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Pacctax uses cookies to enhance the functionality of pacctax.co.za and to gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of pacctax.co.za.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and improve site performance.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party partners to deliver relevant content and affiliate offers.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on pacctax.co.za.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

pacctax.co.za contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and gambling platforms. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Pacctax is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through links found on pacctax.co.za. Pacctax may earn affiliate commissions from some of the operators featured on this website.

6. Analytics Services

Pacctax uses third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data about visitor behaviour on pacctax.co.za. This data is anonymised where possible and used solely to improve the quality and performance of the website. These third-party services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

As a visitor to pacctax.co.za, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that your personal data be deleted, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
• GDPR Rights: Users located in the European Economic Area retain all rights afforded under the General Data Protection Regulation.
• CCPA Rights: California residents retain all rights afforded under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

8. Data Retention and Security

Pacctax retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data collected through pacctax.co.za against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

9. Children's Privacy

pacctax.co.za is intended exclusively for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe that a minor has provided personal information through pacctax.co.za, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Pacctax reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of pacctax.co.za following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by pacctax.co.za, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Name: Ruan van der Merwe
• Website: pacctax.co.za
• Email: [email protected]

Ruan van der Merwe is committed to addressing all legitimate privacy enquiries in a timely and transparent manner in accordance with applicable South African and international data protection law.