Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information is very important to us and fundamental to the way we serve you. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, store, use and disclose personal information. It also confirms our obligations under a variety of national and international legislative requirements.

What is your personal information?

In this privacy policy, the term “personal information” means any information we collect which identifies you or can be used to identify you.

Why do we collect personal information?

We need to collect some personal details from you and to provide you with our Services. Without collecting your identifying information we are not able to provide you with the services you want. We may also need to collect additional personal information so we can manage your account and provide our service.

From whom may we collect personal information?

Our service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under the age of 18. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@7starlodges.com If we become aware that a minor under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

What personal information do we collect?

The information we collect about you depends on the services you use. It may include any of the information below:

Your name, date of birth, contact details. Contact details may include your home address, email address and phone number.
Information to prove your identity. This could be your driver’s license or another government issued/approved ID.
Information relating to your credit worthiness.
Details of Services we have supplied to you or you have asked about.
Details needed to deliver those Services or to answer your questions.
When you tell us, Services or activities you like, including how you like to use our services.
Information about you that you provide us directly or indirectly when online.
Information you provide to us through your use of the Services.

Some of the information above may be sensitive information. For example it could be about your health or financial matters. You consent to us collecting that information as outlined above, including when you provide it to us directly, or through your use of the Services we provide.

Information about how you use our services

We may collect the information outlined below:
Your personal details when you make a booking.
The date, time and length of each session when you use the Services. Also, your general location at the time of these sessions.
The level of service you receive. This may include details of system faults or events which may affect our services.
The date, time and length of your internet browsing. Also, your general location at the time.

How do we collect personal information?

We collect your personal information if you do any of the below:

Provide information to us in service enquiry forms.
Provide information to us when you use our Services.
Subscribe to newsletters, alerts or other Services from us.
Visit our website and other online content (including social media) that we own and manage.

Information collected from other sources

We may collect personal information from the below:

Other companies associated with 7 Star.
Credit reporting agencies, law enforcement agencies and other government entities.
Entities that provide services to us. This includes entities to which we may disclose your personal information. We explain who these entities are below.
Publicly available sources of information, like market research providers.

We may also collect information in different ways. We will take all reasonable steps to let you know if we do.

How do we use cookies?

We might use cookies and other techniques such as web beacons. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. Web beacons are small, clear picture files used to see how you use our Site(s). This helps us understand how we can make our online Services more relevant to you. We may use a persistent cookie, which is a cookie that stays linked to your browser. A persistent cookie is used to record your visits so we can recognize you if you visit our Site(s) again. It also lets us keep track of Services you view so that, with your consent, we can send you news about them.

We also use cookies to measure traffic patterns, to see which areas of our Site(s) have been visited and to measure total transaction patterns. This helps us see how our Site(s) are used so that we can improve our online services. You can set your browser so your computer stops cookies or lets you know each time one of our Site(s) tries to set a cookie. We may also log your IP address. Your IP address is your computer’s electronic Internet address. We may collect your IP address to see trends, run our Site(s), track user movements, and gather broad demographic information.

How do we use your personal information?

We may use your personal information and usage information in the ways set out below:

Providing you with our Services. This might include extra Services not in your agreement with us.
Contacting you with messages about changes to our Services.
Generating bills, managing your account, and carrying out debt-recovery.
Verifying your identity.
Carrying out credit checks and credit reporting.
Dealing with questions, complaints and other customer care activities.
Carrying out market analysis and research.
Development of our Services.
Understanding how users use our Site(s)and services anonymously and personally.
Analyzing the things that interest you. We use those details to provide you with Services and information suited to your needs, interests and location.
Contacting you about our Services and those offered under other brands that our group owns. This may include marketing these services to you. See below for more information about direct marketing communications.
Protecting our network and managing the volume of website activity. For example, we identify peak periods of use so our Site(s) can better handle the volume at those times.
Conducting internal investigations in relation to crime and fraud prevention, detection, recovery or prosecution.
Training our staff.

For other purposes, 7 Star will ask for your consent to use your personal information.

Direct Marketing Communications

We may send you direct marketing messages and information about the below:

Our services and special promotions that may be of interest to you.
Offers or promotions based on how you use our services for example your activities, location information and browsing information in connection with the services.
Other companies’ products and services (including offers and discounts we’ve arranged for our users) we think may interest you if you’ve chosen to receive this information.

This marketing material may be sent by various methods. This includes but is not limited to, telephone, and any form of electronic message (including, but not limited to, email, SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, PXT or Video PXT, and social media message technologies). You consent to us sending you marketing material by any of those methods. If you indicate a preferred method of communication, we will try to use that method when practical. Also, at any time you may opt-out of receiving marketing material from us by contacting us. Or you can use any opt-out method provided in the material. We’ll make sure your name is taken off our mailing list.

How can you opt-out of marketing materials?

If you’d rather not get our direct marketing material, it’s easy to opt-out. Just contact us on +27 (0)78 2654 262. You can also use any opt-out methods provided in our marketing material. If you do choose to opt-out we will still need to send you essential information about your account, your Services and other information required for you to use our Services.

Who can we provide your personal information to?

7 Star might disclose your personal information both within and outside South Africa to the entities below:

Our service and content providers including the providers of web hosting for our Site(s) and mailing services.
Our dealers, contractors and advisers.
Our providers of marketing, research and telemarketing services.
Other entities comprising part of the 7 Star group of companies.
Our professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, tax advisors and auditors.
Debt collection agencies and other parties that assist with debt-recovery functions.
Law enforcement bodies to assist in their functions, courts of law or as otherwise required or authorized by law.

Do we disclose your personal information outside South Africa?

7 Star may disclose personal information to other companies in the 7 Star group as well as third party suppliers and service providers located overseas for some of the purposes listed above. We take reasonable steps to make sure the overseas recipients of your personal information do not breach the privacy obligations relating to it. We may store or sometimes disclose personal information to entities outside South Africa. Some of these entities are 7 Star data hosting and other service providers.

How do we hold and protect your personal information?

The security of your personal information is important to us. We take all reasonable steps to securely store your personal information so it’s protected from unauthorized use, access, modification or disclosure. This includes both physical and electronic security measures.We sometimes use service providers to process, manage and store personal information. Where we do, we require those service providers to comply with strict requirements about the use and protection of your details.

We also ensure that your personal information is seen and used only by staff who need it to do their jobs. Our staff securely destroy any printed documents containing your details. We run checks of our systems, service providers and staff to make sure that your personal information is held and used properly. We give our staff training about privacy and the proper use of your details.

How can you protect your account from unauthorized access?

Anyone who knows your online username and password can access your account. You must keep this information secure and are obligated to do so under our Terms of Use. 7 Star accepts no responsibility for information it discloses to parties who know your username or password.

How accurate is the personal information we hold about you?

We take all reasonable measures to make sure the personal information we hold is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, the accuracy of your information is largely dependent on what you provide us. To make sure we have your most current and accurate details, please let us know when your information changes. For example, if you change your name or address.

Can you access and correct the personal information we hold about you?

Yes, but there may be times where we cannot grant you access to the personal information we hold. For example, we may not grant access to information if it could interfere with the privacy of others or if it would result in a breach of confidentiality. If that happens, we will give you written reasons for any refusal.

To request your personal information please contact us and let us know what personal information you require access to. We will not charge you for simply making the request or for making any corrections to your personal information. We may charge reasonable costs for carrying out your request.

Personal Information Request form

If you think your personal information is out of date or may not be accurate or complete you can ask for it to be updated. If we do not agree that there are grounds to change it, we’ll add a note to the personal information stating that you disagree.

How can you report a breach of your privacy?

If you believe your privacy has been compromised, please contact us and let us know details of the alleged compromise. A member of our Privacy team will get in touch within 10 business days.

Applicable Law

The Site (excluding any linked third-party sites) and Services are controlled by 7 Star. By accessing the Site and using the Services, you accept that any disputes about the Site, Services, or the Content are to be determined by the courts having jurisdiction in South Africa in accordance with the laws in force in South Africa (subject to the application of any principle of conflict of laws inconsistent with this requirement). This Site may be accessed throughout South Africa and overseas. 7 Star makes no representation that the content of the Site or provision of the Services complies with the laws (including intellectual property laws) of any country outside South Africa. If you access this site from outside South Africa, you do so on your own responsibility and are responsible for ensuring compliance with all laws in the place where you are located.

If you have any questions about your privacy, or if you would like a printed copy of this privacy policy (free of charge), please contact us.

Email: info@7starlodges.com

Call: +27 (0)78 2654 262