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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January, 2026

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Top100Safaris™ is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data across our platforms, communications, and services.

 

By using our website or engaging with Top100Safaris™, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.

 

1. Who We Are

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Top100Safaris™ is an independent authority that evaluates, ranks, and certifies safari lodges across Africa. We operate globally and adhere to applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

 

2. Information We Collect

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We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact information (such as name, email address, organisation)

  • Subscription data (newsletter sign-ups, editorial updates)

  • Communication records (emails, enquiries, correspondence)

  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, interaction data)

  • Professional information (for journalists, contributors, editors, and partners)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

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Your personal data may be used to:

  • Manage subscriptions, communications, and editorial updates

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Improve our website, content, and user experience

  • Measure engagement with our communications

  • Support editorial governance, contributor participation, and compliance

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and governance obligations

 

Top100Safaris™ does not sell personal data to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

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We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract or request

  • Our legitimate interests, including editorial operations and platform improvement

  • Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

 

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

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5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

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We may share personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics, email distribution)

  • Professional advisors (legal, compliance, technical)

  • Affiliated Top100Safaris™ entities, where necessary for operational purposes

 

All third parties are required to handle data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We do not share personal data for paid marketing or advertising without explicit consent.

 

 

6. International Data Transfers

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As a global organisation, personal data may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, Top100Safaris™ ensures appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with international standards.

 

7. Data Retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

8. Your Rights

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Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

9. Communications & Preferences

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You may manage your communication preferences or unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time using the links provided in our emails.

Transactional or governance-related communications may still be sent where necessary.

 

10. Data Security

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We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take data protection seriously and review our safeguards regularly.

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11. Cookies & Analytics

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Top100Safaris™ may use cookies and similar technologies to understand website usage and improve performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Further details may be provided in a dedicated Cookie Policy.

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12. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

 

13. Contact Us

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For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

 

Top100Safaris™
Email: privacy@top100safaris.com
Website: www.top100safaris.com

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