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

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: maskathon.co.za

Responsible Party: Ruan van der Merwe

This Privacy Policy describes how Maskathon ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at maskathon.co.za, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By accessing or using maskathon.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Maskathon is an independent online casino review platform based in South Africa, providing informational content and reviews of online gambling platforms for adult audiences. The website is owned and operated by Ruan van der Merwe. We do not operate as a casino or gambling service provider ourselves. All reviews and recommendations published on maskathon.co.za are intended for informational purposes only.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit maskathon.co.za, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Non-personal technical data: IP addresses, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and tracking data: Data collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
• Voluntarily submitted information: If you contact us via email or any contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. maskathon.co.za is intended strictly for adult audiences in South Africa and other jurisdictions where online gambling content is lawful to access.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To monitor, analyse, and improve the performance and content of our website.
• To understand visitor behaviour and preferences in order to enhance user experience.
• To respond to enquiries or messages submitted directly to us.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under South African law and international standards.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

maskathon.co.za uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. The types of cookies we may use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality and navigation.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect aggregated data about visitor behaviour via tools such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate and tracking cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party casino operators for the purpose of affiliate commission tracking.

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of maskathon.co.za.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

maskathon.co.za contains links to third-party online casino platforms and related services. These external websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit. Maskathon may earn affiliate commissions when users click on links and register with casino operators reviewed on our platform. This does not affect the cost to you in any way.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics providers, including Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with maskathon.co.za. These services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Google's privacy policy is available at google.com/policies/privacy.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information. Under the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), these rights may include:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 below.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. maskathon.co.za implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Responsible Person: Ruan van der Merwe
• Website: maskathon.co.za
• Email: [email protected]

Ruan van der Merwe is the designated responsible party for all data protection matters relating to maskathon.co.za and will endeavour to respond to all legitimate enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Maskathon 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of maskathon.co.za after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.