Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

3. PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. THE SHORT VERSION:We don’t want your data. We don’t have a mailing list, we don’t have user accounts, and we don’t sell your info to anyone. We are a travel guide, not a data farm.

If you email us at info@backpackersbible.com, we will have your email address. We only use this to reply to your feedback or update the guide. We will never add you to a marketing list without your explicit "opt-in" consent, per South Africa’s Protection Of Personal Information Act.

2. AFFILIATE COOKIES (TRAVELPAYOUTS)

This site is supported by our readers. When you click a link to book a hostel, a small "cookie" is placed on your browser by our partner, Travelpayouts. This tells the booking site that you came from us, allowing us to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These cookies typically last for 30 days.

4. YOUR RIGHTS

Under POPIA, you have the right to ask us what info we have on you (which is likely just your email if you’ve contacted us) and ask us to delete it. We’ll do so immediately—just send us a mail.

FINAL VERDICT:

We use cookies to keep the lights on and the guide free. By using this site, you’re cool with that.