About Us & Legal

Privacy Policy

How we handle your information

We respect your privacy. Best Spas in SA currently does not set cookies, store personal data, or run advertising. We do use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve the site experience. We do not store any identifiable personal data; all Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized by default.

• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track visitor behavior (like page views and navigation flow). All data is anonymized, and we do not collect personally identifiable information (PII). All visitor-related data is permanently deleted 2 months after the initial page visit.
• Data we collect: At present, we don't collect or store personal information through this website.
• Contact forms: Submissions via "Add your spa" are received by us for review; we do not sell or share this information.
• Analytics provider: Google Analytics operates under Google's terms and provides privacy-centered configurations such as data retention controls and IP anonymization.
• Business removals: Spa owners can request listing removal or corrections by contacting us.

Terms of Service

Using Best Spas in SA responsibly

By using Best Spas in SA, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Service description:
   • Best Spas in SA is an informational directory featuring spa listings in South Africa.
   • We aim to keep information accurate and current, but listings may change or contain errors. Always verify details (e.g., prices, hours, services) with the spa directly.
2. Acceptable use:
   • Do not misuse the site (e.g., scraping at scale without permission, attempting to break security, uploading malicious content).
   • Do not submit unlawful, misleading, or infringing content.
3. Third-party links & Google Maps:
   • We link to third-party sites (e.g., spa websites, Google Business profiles). We are not responsible for their content or practices.
   • Map features are provided by Google; your use of Maps is subject to Google's own terms and privacy policy.
   • We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. This helps us improve functionality and user experience. We do not store or access identifiable personal data, and analytics data is aggregated only.
4. "Add your spa" submissions:
   • You confirm you have the right to submit the spa information and images.
   • You grant us a non-exclusive license to review and display the submitted info in our directory (we may edit for clarity/format).
   • We reserve the right to accept, edit, or decline submissions at our discretion.
5. Intellectual property:
   • The Best Spas in SA brand, layout, and site content are protected. You may not use our logo or brand without permission.
   • Spa names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
6. Disclaimer of warranties & limitation of liability:
   • Best Spas in SA is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind.
   • While we aim to provide a reliable service, we are not liable for any loss or damages arising from use of the site or reliance on listings.
7. Changes to terms:
   • We may update these terms periodically. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

Cookie Policy

Our use of cookies and tracking technologies

We currently do not use cookies for advertising purposes. We do use Google Analytics, which may place cookies or use similar tracking technology, but only for anonymized, aggregated analytics. We do not collect or store personally identifiable data.

Future changes: If we introduce cookies or other trackers beyond Google Analytics, we'll update this policy with details on purpose and retention.

About Us

What we do and why

Mission: Best Spas in SA helps people find the best spa closest to them in South Africa. We curate and present spa listings to make it easy to compare locations, services, and contact details in one place.

• Local focus: A directory tailored to South African spa-goers.
• Clarity & speed: Simple pages, easy navigation, and quick access to spa details.
• Human review: We verify and adjust listings where possible to improve accuracy.

How removals & updates work:

• Removal requests: Spa owners can request removal or editing of their listing by contacting us.
• Corrections: If a listing has outdated info, send corrections and we'll update it.
• Images: If you own rights to an image and want it removed, let us know.