1. Who We Are (Responsible Party / Data Controller)
The operator of bestmurdermysterygames.com is the responsible party under POPIA and the data controller under GDPR and UK GDPR.
Website: https://bestmurdermysterygames.com
2. What Personal Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Your name and email address when you contact us.
- Business name, product URL, and payment details when submitting a paid listing.
- Any other information you voluntarily provide in correspondence.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, the following data is collected automatically via analytics and tracking tools:
- IP address (anonymised where supported by the analytics platform).
- Browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time on page, and navigation paths.
- Referring website or search engine query.
- Approximate geographic location (country or region level).
This data is collected using tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
2.3 Payment Information
Payments for paid listings are processed by a third-party payment provider. We do not store full card or banking details on our servers. Please review your payment processor’s privacy policy for how payment data is handled.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
EU & UK Users (GDPR / UK GDPR — Article 6)
- Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the Website, analyse traffic, and prevent fraud.
- Contract performance — to process paid listing submissions and communicate with you about them.
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws including tax and accounting obligations.
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies where required by law.
South African Users (POPIA)
Processing is lawful under POPIA Condition 2 where it is necessary for a legitimate purpose, for the performance of a contract, or with your consent.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content.
- To process paid listing submissions and communicate with listers.
- To analyse user behaviour and traffic to improve user experience.
- To respond to enquiries and support requests.
- To display third-party advertisements (see Section 7).
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose incompatible with those listed above without your prior consent.
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Analytics, advertising, and payment processing partners who act as processors on our behalf, subject to data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements: Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law or valid legal process.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the Website, where the receiving party agrees to honour this policy.
6. International Data Transfers
We are based in South Africa. Your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries, including the United States (via Google and similar services).
For EU and UK users: where personal data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, we rely on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or other legally recognised mechanisms as required by GDPR / UK GDPR.
For South African users: cross-border transfers are made in compliance with Section 72 of POPIA.
7. Advertising
We reserve the right to display third-party advertisements on the Website at any time, and to start, pause, or stop advertising entirely at our sole discretion and without notice.
Advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) may use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver personalised advertisements. These are governed by the respective advertiser’s privacy policy. You can opt out of personalised advertising via:
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
8. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Websites
This Website contains affiliate links. When you click one and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly labelled.
Some listings are paid, non-affiliate, direct links submitted by third parties. These are also labelled. We do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of externally linked content.
Third-party websites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.
9. Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained per analytics provider settings (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).
- Paid listing records: Retained for a minimum of five (5) years for accounting and legal compliance.
- Contact enquiries: Retained for up to two (2) years or until the matter is resolved.
When no longer required, personal information will be securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Your Rights
South African Users (POPIA)
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, to object to processing, and to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (inforegulator.org.za).
EU Users (GDPR)
You have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. You may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (edpb.europa.eu).
UK Users (UK GDPR)
Your rights mirror those under the EU GDPR as retained in UK law. You may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
You have the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, to request deletion, to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
All Users
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 30 days or sooner).
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
13. Supervisory Authorities
- South Africa: Information Regulator — inforegulator.org.za
- European Union: Your national DPA — edpb.europa.eu
- United Kingdom: Information Commissioner’s Office — ico.org.uk
- United States: Federal Trade Commission — ftc.gov
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The Effective Date at the top of this document will be updated when changes are made. Where changes are material, we will post a prominent notice on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.