Last updated: May 2026 — Thabo Kruger, Hoyploy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Hoyploy ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at hoyploy.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information submitted by visitors to our website. By accessing or using hoyploy.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Hoyploy is an independent online casino review website serving the South African market. Our website provides editorial content, operator reviews, bonus comparisons, and responsible gambling guidance. We do not operate any gambling services directly. The responsible party for data processing on hoyploy.com is Thabo Kruger, owner and author of this website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit or interact with hoyploy.com:

• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Session cookies, persistent cookies, and similar tracking technologies used to enhance user experience and gather analytics.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: Any information you provide through contact forms, comment sections, newsletter subscriptions, or email correspondence, including your name and email address.
• Third-Party Data: Aggregated or anonymised data received from analytics providers and advertising partners.

3. How We Use Your Information

Hoyploy uses the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve hoyploy.com and its content.
• To analyse user behaviour and website performance through analytics tools.
• To respond to enquiries or correspondence sent to us directly.
• To deliver relevant advertising content through third-party ad networks.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies Policy

Hoyploy uses cookies to deliver a better browsing experience and gather performance data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and page performance, including tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising Cookies: Placed by third-party partners to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing activity.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on hoyploy.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Partners

hoyploy.com contains links to third-party casino operators, software providers, and affiliate partners. These external websites operate under their own independent privacy policies. Hoyploy accepts no responsibility for the data practices of any third-party website accessed via links on our platform. We strongly encourage users to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing personal information.

6. Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic on hoyploy.com. These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate form to improve our content and user experience. We may also participate in affiliate marketing programmes where clicks and conversions are tracked by our partners.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (applicable under CCPA for California residents).
• The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

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

8. Data Retention and Security

Hoyploy retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how hoyploy.com handles personal data.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Responsible Person: Thabo Kruger
• Website: hoyploy.com
• Email: privacy@hoyploy.com

We aim to respond to all legitimate data-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.