Legal & Privacy
Our policies in one place.
Below you’ll find our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Cookie Policy.
Privacy Policy
How we handle your information
We respect your privacy. Best Spas in SA currently does not set cookies, store personal data, or run advertising. We do use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve the site experience. We do not store any identifiable personal data; all Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized by default.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track visitor behavior (like page views and navigation flow). All data is anonymized, and we do not collect PII. All visitor-related data is permanently deleted 2 months after the initial page visit.
- Data we collect: At present, we don't collect or store personal information through this website.
- Contact forms: Submissions via "Add your spa" are received by us for review; we do not sell or share this information.
- Analytics provider: Google Analytics provides privacy controls such as data retention and IP anonymization.
- Business updates: Spa owners can request new listings or corrections by contacting us.
- Our email address: listings@bestspa.co.za
Terms of Service
Using Best Spas in SA responsibly
By using Best Spas in SA, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
- Service description:
- Best Spas in SA is an informational directory featuring spa listings in South Africa.
- We aim to keep information accurate and current, but listings may change or contain errors. Always verify details with the spa directly.
- Acceptable use:
- Do not misuse the site (e.g., scraping at scale without permission, attempting to break security, uploading malicious content).
- Do not submit unlawful, misleading, or infringing content.
- Third-party links & Google Maps:
- We link to third-party sites (e.g., spa websites, Google Business profiles). We are not responsible for their content or practices.
- Map features are provided by Google; your use of Maps is subject to Google's own terms and privacy policy.
- We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage to improve functionality and experience. We do not store identifiable personal data.
- "Add your spa" submissions:
- You confirm you have the right to submit the spa information and images.
- You grant us a non-exclusive license to review and display the submitted info (we may edit for clarity/format).
- We may accept, edit, or decline submissions at our discretion.
- Intellectual property:
- The Best Spas in SA brand, layout, and site content are protected. You may not use our logo or brand without permission.
- Spa names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
- Disclaimer & limitation of liability:
- Best Spas in SA is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind.
- We are not liable for loss or damages arising from use of the site or reliance on listings.
- Changes to terms:
- We may update these terms periodically. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.
Our email address: listings@bestspa.co.za
Cookie Policy
Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
We currently do not use cookies for advertising. We do use Google Analytics, which may place cookies or use similar tracking for anonymized, aggregated analytics. We do not collect or store personally identifiable data.
Future changes: If we introduce additional cookies/trackers, we'll update this policy with purpose and retention.
Our email address: listings@bestspa.co.za