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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 October 2026
This policy explains what personal information HB Guide SA (za-hollywoodbets.com) collects when you use this website and how it is used, in line with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Who we are
HB Guide SA is an independent informational website about Hollywoodbets. We are not Hollywoodbets and do not hold your Hollywoodbets account information. The responsible party for this website can be contacted at [email protected].
What we collect
- Usage data. Pages visited, referring site, approximate location, device and browser type, collected through web analytics.
- Technical data. IP address and similar information processed by our hosting provider for security and to deliver the site.
- Messages you send us. If you email us, we keep your message and address so we can reply.
- Affiliate click data. When you click a link marked as an affiliate link, we and the operator may record that the visit came from this site, using a tracking identifier.
We do not run user accounts, take payments or ask you to enter your Hollywoodbets login details. Never send us your password, OTP or ID documents.
Why we use it
- To operate and secure the website.
- To understand which guides are useful and improve them.
- To measure referrals to operators and earn affiliate commission.
- To answer your messages.
Cookies and analytics
We use analytics tools, currently Yandex Metrika, that may set cookies or similar identifiers to measure traffic. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Operator websites you visit through our links have their own cookies and privacy policies.
Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We share data only with service providers that host or analyse the site, with the operator for referral tracking when you click an affiliate link, or where the law requires it. Some providers may process data outside South Africa.
How long we keep it
Analytics data is kept for as long as the analytics provider retains it. Emails are kept as long as needed to deal with your request.
Your rights
Under POPIA you may ask to access, correct or delete your personal information, and object to its processing. Email us at [email protected]. If you are unhappy with our response, you can complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Children
This website is for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do.