Last updated: May 2026 — Ruan van der Merwe, Ipayp

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: ipayp.org

Owner: Ruan van der Merwe

This Privacy Policy describes how Ipayp, accessible at ipayp.org, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By accessing ipayp.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Ipayp is an independent online casino review platform operated by Ruan van der Merwe. Our website, located at ipayp.org, provides editorial reviews, comparisons, and information about online casino platforms for users in South Africa. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit ipayp.org, we may collect the following types of information:

• Automatically Collected Data: IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: Any information you choose to provide through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or email correspondence, including your name and email address.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated statistical data about website traffic and user behaviour collected through third-party analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

Ipayp uses the information collected for the following purposes:

• To monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour at ipayp.org
• To improve the content, structure, and functionality of our website
• To respond to enquiries submitted by users
• To comply with applicable legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

4. Cookies Policy

Ipayp.org uses cookies to enhance the user experience and gather analytical insights. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of ipayp.org.
• Analytical Cookies: Used to track visitor statistics and improve site performance.
• Advertising Cookies: May be set by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant promotional content.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on ipayp.org.

5. Third-Party Links and Partners

ipayp.org contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and affiliate partners. These websites operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies. Ipayp is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any external website. We encourage users to review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing personal information.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics or similar platforms, to understand how visitors interact with ipayp.org. These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and on-site behaviour. This data is processed in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible. Third-party analytics providers may transfer and store data in accordance with their own privacy frameworks.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the 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 object to or restrict processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

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

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Security

Ipayp takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how ipayp.org protects your information.

11. Contact Information

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

• Responsible Person: Ruan van der Merwe
• Website: ipayp.org
• Contact Page: https://ipayp.org/contact

We will endeavour to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.