Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025
POPIA Compliant
South Africa
Welcome to Bet Killers Club. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By using Bet Killers Club, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Section 01

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. Here's a breakdown of what we may gather:

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our platform, we may collect:

  • Name and username
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Profile photo (optional)

1.2 Account & Security Data

  • Encrypted passwords
  • Login and authentication data

1.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Interaction data — features used, clicks, time spent

1.4 Content Data

  • Posts, comments, and interactions
  • Preferences — teams, players, leagues followed
Section 02

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

What we use cookies for:

  • Keeping you logged in
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Improving performance and speed via caching
  • Analytics and usage insights
Note: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.
Section 03

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide personalised content and betting insights
  • Deliver notifications (push, email, WhatsApp for premium users)
  • Improve platform performance and user experience
  • Generate insights, predictions, and content
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Section 04

Use of AI & Third-Party Technologies

Bet Killers Club uses third-party AI tools and services, including:

  • Language models such as OpenAI GPT
  • AI services such as DeepSeek

These tools may process:

  • Chat messages
  • Content generation — articles, predictions, summaries
Our commitment: We do not share personally identifiable user data unnecessarily, and all third-party integrations are handled securely under strict data agreements.
Section 05

Communication & Notifications

We may contact you via:

  • Email
  • Push notifications
  • WhatsApp — for premium users only
You can control notification preferences within your account settings and opt out at any time.
Section 06

Data Security

We take data protection seriously.

  • All sensitive data is encrypted
  • Passwords are securely hashed — never stored in plain text
  • Access to data is strictly restricted
  • We use secure servers and modern security practices
Transparency: Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. We continuously improve our safeguards and will notify users of any significant breaches in accordance with POPIA.
Section 07

Payments & Financial Information

We use trusted third-party payment providers, including PayFast. All payments are processed securely by these providers.

We do NOT store: card details, banking information, or any sensitive financial data. Payment security is handled entirely by certified payment gateways.
Section 08

Data Sharing

We respect your privacy.

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data
  • We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing

We may only share limited data when:

  • Required by law
  • Necessary for security or fraud prevention
  • Required for essential service providers — under strict agreements
Section 09

POPIA Compliance

Bet Killers Club complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

We process your data:

  • Lawfully and transparently
  • Only for legitimate, defined purposes
  • With appropriate security safeguards
Section 10

Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • To provide our services to you
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To improve platform functionality
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Section 11

Your Rights

You have full control over your personal information.

Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correct

Update or correct inaccurate information on your profile.

Delete

Request deletion of your account and personal data.

Opt Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Restrict

Limit certain types of data processing in specific circumstances.

Withdraw Consent

Revoke consent you've previously given for data use.

Section 12

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

  • Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date
  • Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the updated policy
Section 13

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please get in touch:

Get in touch with our team

We're happy to help with any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns about how we use your information.

Our Promise

Your trust matters
to Bet Killers Club

We are committed to protecting your data while delivering a smarter, more engaging football experience — because great platforms are built on trust.