Last updated: April 2026

We keep this simple. Rupping Bush Retreats is a small, owner-hosted property. We only collect information you give us directly — to process your enquiry and booking. We do not sell your data, and we never will.

Who We Are

Rupping Bush Retreats is a private, owner-hosted bush lodge located in the Shona Langa Nature Estate, Limpopo, South Africa. This website is operated by Mariska Rupping.

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us directly at bookings@ruppingbushretreats.co.za or on WhatsApp at 083 794 3437.

Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This happens when you:

  • Submit an enquiry or booking form on this website
  • Send us a WhatsApp message or email
  • Contact us by phone

The information we may collect includes:

  • Your name and surname
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number
  • Your preferred travel dates
  • Number of guests in your party
  • Any additional information you choose to share in your message

We also collect basic anonymous analytics data (such as page views) through Google Tag Manager to help us understand how visitors use the website. This data does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your booking enquiry
  • To confirm and manage your reservation
  • To send you arrival information and house guide after booking
  • To contact you about your stay if necessary
  • To improve our website and guest experience

We will never use your information for unsolicited marketing, and we will never pass your details to third parties for marketing purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone.

Your enquiry data is received via Formspree (our contact form provider) and sent directly to our email inbox. Formspree processes form submissions on our behalf and operates under their own privacy policy available at formspree.io.

If you book through a third-party platform such as LekkeSlaap, Airbnb, or Booking.com, those platforms have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle your data. We encourage you to review them directly.

Cookies

This website uses Google Tag Manager which may set cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. These are analytics cookies only — they do not track you across other websites and do not store any personally identifiable information.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. This will not affect your ability to use this website or make an enquiry.

Your Rights

Under South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you
  • Request a copy of your personal information
  • Request that we correct inaccurate information
  • Request that we delete your personal information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at bookings@ruppingbushretreats.co.za. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Your enquiry data is transmitted securely via Formspree and received in our private email inbox.

We retain your booking information for as long as is necessary to manage your stay and for any follow-up communication. We do not keep your data indefinitely.

Third-Party Links

This website contains links to third-party websites including LekkeSlaap, Airbnb, Booking.com, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information to them.

Children

This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please get in touch: