Privacy Policy
Data we collect
We collect personal data only where we have a clear reason to. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:
- Information you give us: such as your name, email address, country and message when you complete a contact form, register for a newsletter or request accreditation.
- Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, device information and the pages you visit, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
- Engagement data: how you interact with our emails, content and digital campaigns.
We do not knowingly collect special categories of sensitive personal data through the Services.
How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you request.
- Send you newsletters, match updates and competition news where you have asked to receive them.
- Operate, maintain and improve our website and digital services.
- Understand how our content performs so we can serve our audience better.
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal basis
We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent (for example, when you subscribe to a newsletter); the performance of a contract with you; our legitimate interests in operating and promoting African rugby; and compliance with a legal obligation.
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Cookies & tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, remember your preferences and understand how it is used. Essential cookies are always active; analytics and marketing cookies are only set with your consent.
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences tool. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate the Services — such as email, hosting and analytics providers — who act on our instructions and are bound to protect your data.
We may also share data with our member unions and partners where relevant to a service you have requested, or where required to do so by law or a competent authority.
Storage & retention
Tickets purchased through or linked from the Services are subject to the terms of the relevant ticketing provider and the venue. Rugby Africa is not responsible for the acts or omissions of third-party ticketing partners.
Fixtures, kick-off times, venues and broadcast arrangements may change. While we make every effort to keep information accurate, the Services are provided for general guidance and should not be relied upon as the sole source of event information.
Third-party links
The Services may contain links to websites operated by member unions, partners, sponsors and other third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only; we have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss arising from your use of them.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Access the personal data we hold about you and request a copy of it.
- Request that we erase your data in certain circumstances.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent and unsubscribe from our communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children's privacy
We are passionate about introducing young people to rugby, but our digital services are not directed at children under 16 without the involvement of a parent, guardian or affiliated school or club. Where we collect data relating to minors through our development programmes, we do so with appropriate consent and additional safeguards.
Changes & contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The "last updated" date at the top of this page shows when the most recent changes took effect. We encourage you to review this page periodically.