This privacy policy explains how Expat Tax SA (expattaxsa.com) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website.
Who We Are
Expat Tax SA is an informational website that publishes guides about South African expat tax obligations. We do not sell tax services, products, or consultations. The site is owned and operated independently from South Africa.
What Information We Collect
We do not ask you to create an account, sign up for a newsletter, or submit any personal details. We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personally identifiable information directly.
However, certain information is collected automatically when you visit the site through cookies and similar technologies used by our advertising and analytics partners.
Cookies and Advertising
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing activity.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous. It includes things like which pages are visited most, how long people spend on the site, and what country visitors are browsing from. We use this information to improve the content we publish.
Third-Party Links
Our guides contain links to external websites such as the South African Revenue Service (SARS), government resources, and other informational sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
Since we do not collect personal information directly, there is no personal data stored on our servers. Any data collected through cookies by third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you may have rights regarding your personal data. Since we do not collect personal data directly, these rights primarily apply to data collected by our third-party partners. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the opt-out links provided above.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. This policy was last updated in June 2026.