Lekker Kos Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Lekker Kos (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, lekkerkos.co.za (the "Site"). Lekker Kos is dedicated to bringing the authentic flavors of South African home cooking to your kitchen, from Cape Town's vibrant street food to the comforting family dinners found across the country. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you:
- Visit our Site
- Register an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Post comments or recipes
- Contact us through our contact form
The types of information we collect may include:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, location (if provided), and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and links clicked.
- Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Site, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity. See our Cookies Policy for more details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain the Site: To ensure our Site functions properly and provide you with access to the recipes, articles, and community features you enjoy.
- To Personalize Your Experience: To customize the content and features you see based on your preferences and browsing history.
- To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, and provide updates about our Site and new recipes.
- To Improve Our Site: To analyze how users interact with our Site and identify areas for improvement.
- To Prevent Fraud: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect our users.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site, such as hosting providers, email marketing services, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Business Partners: We may share anonymized, aggregated data with business partners for marketing and advertising purposes.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Other Users: If you post comments or recipes on our Site, your information may be visible to other users.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Using encryption to protect sensitive data.
- Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Regularly monitoring our systems for security vulnerabilities.
- Training our employees on data security best practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
- Restriction: You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@lekkerkos.co.za. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, we will keep your account information as long as your account is active. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your email address from our mailing list.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@lekkerkos.co.za. We will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our Site and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Lekker Kos
12 Voortrekker Road
Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
South Africa
Email: privacy@lekkerkos.co.za
Phone: +27 26482060
Our Data Protection Officer is Fatima Abrahams, who can be reached at the same email address.
Last Updated: October 26, 2026