Effective Date: 6 July 2026
Date with a Trope (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Billing information (processed securely through our payment provider)
• Event registration details
• Any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us
• Website usage information through cookies and analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process ticket purchases and registrations
• Communicate important event information
• Send newsletters and promotional material (only if you have opted in)
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Meet legal and financial obligations
3. Payments
We use Yoco to securely process online payments for tickets and other purchases. Payment information is processed directly by Yoco using secure encryption. Date with a Trope does not store your full credit or debit card details on our servers.
For more information about how Yoco handles your personal information, please refer to Yoco’s Privacy Policy.
4. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you updates about future events, special offers, author announcements, and news.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve website functionality
• Remember your preferences
• Monitor website performance
• Analyse visitor traffic
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers only where necessary to:
• Process payments
• Send newsletters
• Host our website
• Manage event registrations
• Comply with legal requirements
These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide our services
• Maintain event records
• Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations
• Resolve disputes where required
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Protection of Personal Information (POPIA)
As a South African organisation, Date with a Trope complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
We process personal information lawfully, transparently, and only for legitimate purposes related to the operation of our events and services.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including author websites, sponsors, vendors, or ticketing platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
Date with a Trope
Email: Sjbennettswords@gmail.com?
Website: www.datewithatrope.co.za
We will respond to privacy enquiries as soon as reasonably possible.