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:
- Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
- Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest, or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to The George Brewery & Distillery, 6 Ivory Street, Tamsui Industria, George, South Africa.
- Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Country refers to South Africa.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
- Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the Website.
- Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. This includes third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, provide the Service on behalf of the Company, perform services related to the Service, or assist in analyzing how the Service is used.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
- Website refers to The George Brewery & Distillery, accessible from https://thegeorgebrewery.co.za
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
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:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
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
- Type: Session Cookies
- Administered by: Us
- Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and enable You to use certain features.
Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Us
- Purpose: These Cookies identify whether users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
Functionality Cookies
- Type: Persistent Cookies
- Administered by: Us
- Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make, such as login details or language preferences.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To manage Your Account and registration
- To perform and fulfill contracts, including purchase transactions
- To contact You via email, telephone, SMS, or other electronic communication regarding orders, updates, or service-related notices
- To provide You with news, offers, or information related to our products unless You opt out
- To manage customer requests and inquiries
- For business transfers such as mergers or restructuring
- For data analysis, service improvement, and marketing effectiveness
Sharing of Personal Data
We may share Your personal information in the following situations:
- With Service Providers assisting with operations, analytics, or communications
- During business transfers such as mergers or asset sales
- With Affiliates or business partners under confidentiality obligations
- With Your consent for specific purposes
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