Privacy Policy for The George Brewery & Distillery

Last updated: 18 February, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) of South Africa.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including but not limited to the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Information from Third-Party Services

The Company may allow You to interact with Third-Party Social Media or external services such as Google or other platforms where applicable.

If You choose to interact with or provide information via a Third-Party Service, We may collect Personal Data that is already associated with Your account on that service, such as Your name or email address. Any such data is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used include beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service.

Cookies or Browser Cookies

A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service.

Web Beacons

Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company to count users who have visited those pages or opened emails and for related website statistics.

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary / Essential Cookies

Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

Functionality Cookies

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

Sharing of Personal Data

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security, legal, or operational reasons.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed at Company offices or other locations where service providers operate. This may involve transfers outside Your province or country.

We ensure reasonable safeguards are in place to protect Your Personal Data during such transfers.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to request access to, correction, or deletion of Your Personal Data. You may do so by logging into Your Account (if applicable) or contacting Us directly.

We may retain certain information where legally required.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. Notice will be provided where required.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose Personal Data where required by law or valid legal request.

Other Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Data to comply with legal obligations, protect Company rights, prevent wrongdoing, ensure user safety, or protect against legal liability.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take reasonable measures to protect Your Personal Data; however, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under the age of 18. If You believe that a minor has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us so that appropriate action can be taken.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage You to review their policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact Us:

By email: info@thegeorgebrewery.co.za

CHILLI

This is to show that beer is FUN! This light beer red in colour sill surprise you in every way. It has a beautiful capsicum aroma on the nose. The beer has a slight chilli undertone and leaves your mouth with a little tinkering sensation after swallowed. The new beer talk of the town,  Ideal to enjoy with your lunch time meal!

IBU’s-20, ABV-3.5%

AMBER ALE

Another favourite in the brewhouse is the amber ale. Rich in colour it is also bold with fruity and caramel and flavours, finished of with a pleasant hoppy aroma. A definite must try.

IBU’s-27 ABV-4%

HEUNINGBOS

This is a signature beer in our collection, a deep golden coloured blonde, infused with honeybush tea. Honey bush tea is a local endemic herb growing in this area in the mountains. Although tea and beer doesn’t sound right in the same sentence this is a match made in beer heaven. The subtle taste of honeybush tea round this beer off in a well balanced thirst-quencher and session beer. 

IBU’s-17 ABV-4%

WEISS

With summer on our doorstep, this is the beer to enjoy all day! A German wheat beer, light and refreshing, just the right companion for the long summer days!

IBU’s-12, ABV-4,0%

LAGER

This is the latest addition to The George Brewery’s case of beers! This beer, light in colour, crisp in taste with a suttle malty flavour, will at first quench your thirst, before you enjoy a few more!

IBU’s-20, ABV-4.5%

SA-PA

This is the latest addition at The George Brewery! It caters for the hops lovers amongst us. Brewed in the familiar style of an American Pale Ale, this beer has a local twist! Only South African Hops is used in the brew, and it does not stand one step back for its American counterpart. A full bodied beer busting with a smooth rounded hoppiness will make you come back for more! 

IBU’s-40, ABV-4,5%