Last Updated: 25 December 2025

At Philly’s Games cc, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant South African legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us through www.phillysgames.co.za. This includes:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, ID number (for registrations), and contact details (email, phone number, physical address).

  • Transaction Data: Details about payments to and from you and details of products/tickets you purchase (processed securely via PayFast).

  • Professional Information: Media house details for accreditation or business details for vendor applications.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies to improve your website experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Tournament Operations: To process team registrations, fixtures, and player eligibility.

  • E-commerce: To fulfill orders for tickets and merchandise.

  • Communication: To send you tournament updates, news, and promotional material (you may opt-out at any time).

  • Safety & Security: To manage access control at venues like Mehlareng and Esiqongweni.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your data with trusted third parties necessary for our operations:

  • Service Providers: Such as The Creativehaus (hosting/maintenance) and PayFast (payment processing).

  • Sponsors & Partners: Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be shared with sponsors (e.g., Visit Gauteng, Coca-Cola) for impact reporting.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by South African law or to protect the safety of our spectators and players.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and secure hosting, to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or theft. While we take every precaution, no online transmission is 100% secure; however, we will notify you and the Regulator should any data breach occur.

5. Your Legal Rights (POPIA)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements, such as tax laws).

  • Objection: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications.

6. Cookies

Our website uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. You can choose to refuse cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the website (like the Shopping Cart) may not function correctly without them.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media or fundraising platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

8. Contact Our Information Officer

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our designated Information Officer:

  • Philly’s Games cc Information Officer

  • Email: info@phillysgames.co.za

  • Address: 223 Welamlambo, Tembisa, 1632

  • Phone: +27 11 925 3449