POPIA Compliance
At Cycad Africa Daily News, we are 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. This page explains how we comply with POPIA and outlines your rights as a data subject.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While Cycad Africa Daily News does not require user registration or maintain a database of personally identifiable information, we may collect limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve site functionality and user experience. This data is processed solely for legitimate operational purposes.
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal information held by us
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to object to processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary
- Ensuring data is stored securely and only for as long as required
- Using lawful and transparent processing methods
- Not selling or sharing personal information with third parties
- Regularly reviewing our data handling practices
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for analytics and functionality)
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to your identity unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest — to ensure the website operates effectively and delivers relevant content
- Consent — where cookies or tracking tools require it under applicable law
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject line: "POPIA Request". Include your full name and details of the information you wish to access, correct, or delete. We will respond to your request within 20 business days.
Response Timeframes
POPIA requires us to respond to requests within 20 business days. We aim to respond sooner. If we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our POPIA compliance or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:
Elara Thompson
31 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
