Who We Are and Why We Collect Your Data
Bookabet.co.bw publishes informational content, comparisons, and reviews for readers in Botswana. To operate the platform effectively, we may process a limited amount of personal, technical, and usage information.
Data may be collected to:
- Keep the website secure and functioning correctly
- Understand which topics are most useful to readers
- Remember selected website preferences
- Detect spam, automated traffic, or attempted misuse
- Meet applicable administrative or legal obligations
We follow a data-minimisation approach, meaning we aim to request only the information reasonably required for a specific purpose. Visitors are not expected to provide sensitive financial information, account passwords, identity documents, or bookmaker login details through ordinary contact forms.
Where data is provided voluntarily, it will be used for the reason explained at the time of collection or for another closely related operational purpose.
Data Collected and How We Do It
The type of information available to us depends on how each visitor interacts with the website. Some information is entered directly by the user, while other details may be recorded automatically through browser technologies, server logs, or analytics systems.
| Data category | Examples | Collection method |
| Contact data | Name, email address, message details | Contact, subscription, or feedback forms |
| Technical data | IP address, browser, device, and operating system | Server logs and security tools |
| Usage data | Pages viewed, visit duration, and selected links | Cookies and analytics technologies |
| Preference data | Language, display, and cookie choices | Browser storage and website settings |
| Approximate location | Country, region, or city | General IP-based identification |
| Communication data | Questions, complaints, and previous responses | Emails and support correspondence |
Some collection takes place automatically as part of delivering the website. For example, a server may briefly record an IP address and browser type when it receives a request to load a page.
Cookies may also be used to maintain sessions, remember choices, and collect general usage statistics. Visitors can control many cookie functions through their browser or through any consent options provided on the website.
Not every category applies to every visitor. A person who only reads an article may generate basic technical data, while someone who sends a message will also provide contact and communication information.
How We Store Your Data
Information may be stored on protected systems operated by selected service providers that support the website. We use reasonable safeguards intended to prevent personal data from being accessed, altered, lost, or disclosed without authorisation.
These safeguards may include:
- Encryption for information transmitted through the website
- Access permissions for authorised personnel
- Security monitoring and software updates
- Protected backups and recovery procedures
Access to identifiable information is limited to people or service providers that require it for a legitimate operational task. Where third-party providers support functions such as hosting, analytics, security, or email delivery, they should receive only the information necessary to perform that service.
Personal data may also be disclosed where required by law, a valid legal process, or a competent authority. We may share limited information where reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, protect the website, or defend the rights and safety of users.
FAQ
Cookies are small text files placed on a user's device during a site visit. They store preferences, session information, and browsing activity to support site functionality and analytics. Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings at any time.
The site uses essential cookies for basic functionality, performance cookies for analytics, and preference cookies to remember user settings. Third-party cookies may also be present for analytics or advertising integration. Each type serves a distinct operational role on the site.
Users should use strong, unique passwords and keep login credentials confidential. Regularly reviewing account settings and browser cookie preferences adds an additional layer of control. Avoiding the use of public or unsecured networks when submitting personal data is also recommended.
