Cape Town Treasure Hunt – Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Welcome to CapeTownTreasureHunt.co.za — an online platform created to power South Africa’s most exciting treasure hunt, promote local tourism, and celebrate Cape Town’s legendary stories.
This website is owned and operated by the creators of the Cape Town Treasure Hunt. Our mission is to provide you with an unforgettable, interactive experience while protecting your privacy and personal information.
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2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
When you register, join the hunt, or interact with us through the website, we may collect the following:
• Your name and email address
• Your WhatsApp number (if provided)
• Your answers to treasure hunt riddles
• Your comments, form submissions, and any files you upload
• Technical data like your IP address and browser (for security and spam protection)
We collect this info to:
• Send you important updates about the hunt
• Let you download the Treasure Hunters Kit
• Help you track your progress
• Make the experience better and more secure for all players
You can always opt out of marketing messages — but some functional messages (e.g., password resets) will still be sent when needed.
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3. Email & WhatsApp Communication Consent
When you register, you’ll be asked:
“We want to keep you updated via Email and WhatsApp. Is that OK?”
If you select “Yes”, we may:
• Send occasional updates about the hunt (usually weekly)
• Notify you of new cards, rule changes, or story drops
• Share fun content from fellow treasure hunters
If you choose “No”, you will not receive any updates via email or WhatsApp beyond system-required messages (e.g., password resets).
You can update your preference at any time.
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4. Comments and Spam Detection
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser info, to help detect spam and ensure safety. Comments may be checked through an automated spam filter.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string from your email address may be sent to them. View their privacy policy here.
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5. Media Uploads
If you upload images or files to the website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) unless it’s part of your treasure hunt submission. Other visitors may be able to extract that data from publicly displayed content.
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6. Cookies
Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may:
• Remember your login details
• Save your screen display preferences
• Track your session for security purposes
Login cookies expire after 2 days unless you select “Remember Me” (which lasts 2 weeks). You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
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7. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, or maps). This content behaves just like you visited the external site. These websites may collect data about you, track usage, or require logins.
We are not responsible for the data practices of those third-party sites.
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8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties unless:
• You give us explicit consent
• It’s required by law or a legal investigation
• You request a password reset (your IP is included in that email)
Your treasure hunt answers, progress, and submissions remain private.
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9. How Long We Keep Your Data
• If you leave a comment, it may be kept indefinitely.
• If you register, your profile data is stored securely and can be updated or deleted by you at any time.
• We retain necessary data for as long as you participate in the hunt or maintain an account.
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10. Your Data Rights
You may request:
• A copy of the personal data we hold about you
• That we correct or delete your information
• That we stop contacting you
To do so, simply email us or use the Contact Us form on this website.
Note: We may retain some information if required for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
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11. International Participants
If you’re outside South Africa and participate in the hunt, please know your data may be transferred to and stored on South African servers. By using this site, you consent to that.
You’re responsible for complying with your own country’s laws.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The most current version will always be available here, and we’ll notify registered participants if there are major changes.
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13. Contact
Questions? Concerns? Need help?
Reach us anytime via the Contact Us form on this website.
We’re here to help — just not with solving riddles