POPIA Compliance

African Daily News is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law.

Scope and Applicability

This POPIA Compliance page applies to all visitors of African Daily News (thangami.co.za). While we do not require registration or collect personal information through user accounts, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for operational and security purposes.

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and to receive a copy.
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
• Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to data portability: Request your information in a structured, commonly used format where technically feasible.

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

• Collecting only the minimum personal information necessary for website functionality and security.
• Using data solely for legitimate purposes such as traffic analysis, fraud prevention, and improving user experience.
• Implementing reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access or loss.
• Not selling, renting, or sharing personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Location data (country-level only, derived from IP)

This data is collected anonymously where possible and is not linked to identifiable individuals unless required for security investigations.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on:

• Legitimate interest: To ensure website security, improve performance, and deliver relevant content.
• Legal obligation: To comply with South African laws and regulatory requirements.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject line: "POPIA Request". Include your full name and a clear description of your request. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required by POPIA. If your request is complex or requires additional verification, we will notify you within the 30-day period and provide an estimated response time.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our website, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our handling of your personal information under POPIA, please contact:

Arianne Dunleavy
44 Grand Parade, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.inforegulator.org.za

Last Updated: 25 June 2024