Privacy Policy
BossPicks Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026/05/18
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use BossPicks (bosspicks.co).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
The Site is a public sports prediction analytics and sportsbook review platform. Visitors are not required to create accounts or directly submit personal information in order to use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
While we do not require registration or account creation, certain information is collected automatically through normal website operation.
This may include:
Log Data
Our hosting and infrastructure providers automatically collect technical information such as:
- IP address,
- browser type,
- operating system,
- referring pages,
- pages viewed,
- access timestamps.
This information is used for security, fraud prevention, diagnostics, and performance monitoring.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- essential site functionality,
- analytics,
- affiliate tracking,
- advertising purposes.
See Section 5 for more details.
Geographic Region
We may use IP-based geolocation to display region-specific content, sportsbook information, or advertising. We do not use this information to personally identify users.
Affiliate Link Tracking
When users click outbound affiliate links, we may record:
- the page clicked from,
- approximate geographic region,
- device platform,
- timestamp
for analytics, fraud prevention, and commission tracking purposes.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- operate and maintain the Site,
- improve performance and user experience,
- analyse aggregate traffic trends,
- detect abuse and fraud,
- measure affiliate link performance,
- serve region-specific content,
- display advertisements,
- comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on:
Legitimate Interests
Including:
- operating a secure public website,
- fraud prevention,
- performance analytics,
- affiliate commission tracking,
- maintaining Site functionality.
Legal Obligation
To comply with applicable laws and lawful requests from authorities.
Consent
For non-essential cookies, advertising technologies, and analytics tools where required by law.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies - Required for core functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies - Used to analyse aggregate visitor behaviour and improve Site performance.
Advertising Cookies - Used by advertising partners and third-party vendors, including Google, to display ads and measure advertising performance.
Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this or other websites.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect advertising personalisation and analytics functionality.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings.
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to operate the Site, including:
- Vercel (hosting and infrastructure),
- Supabase (backend services),
- Google Analytics,
- advertising partners,
- affiliate tracking providers.
These providers process information only as necessary to provide their services.
We may also disclose information:
- where legally required,
- to protect our rights or users,
- in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
7. Third-Party Websites
The Site contains links to third-party websites and operators.
Once you leave the Site, the privacy practices of those third parties apply. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content of third-party websites.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
- server logs: up to 90 days,
- affiliate tracking records: up to 24 months,
- analytics data: according to provider retention settings.
Information may be deleted, anonymised, or aggregated after these periods.
9. International Data Transfers
Our infrastructure providers may process data outside South Africa.
Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site contains betting-related content intended for adults aged 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided information through the Site, please contact us and we will investigate and remove the information where appropriate.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, the Site may not respond to them.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Information
Higgobay (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: info@bosspicks.co
South African Information Regulator
Website: https://www.inforegulator.org.za
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za