POPIA Compliance

South Africa Outdoor News is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA). This page explains how POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.

Scope and Applicability

Although South Africa Outdoor News does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may collect limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies. This data includes IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns. POPIA applies to this information as it constitutes personal data when it can reasonably identify an individual.

Your Rights Under POPIA

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

• 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 for direct marketing purposes
• Right to be informed about how your data is collected and used

How We Comply

We ensure POPIA compliance by:

• Collecting only minimal data necessary for website functionality and analytics
• Using anonymized data where possible
• Implementing technical and organizational measures to secure data
• Not retaining personal data longer than necessary
• Not selling or sharing personal data with third parties

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for analytical purposes)

This data is collected automatically and is not linked to any individually identifiable accounts.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in improving website performance, understanding user behavior, and delivering relevant content. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined under POPIA.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under POPIA, please send a request to our data protection officer via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of the right you wish to exercise. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 20 business days. If additional time is required, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For questions about POPIA compliance or to submit a request, please contact:

Elara Moodley
iShaka Marine World, 1 King Shaka Avenue, Point, Durban, 4001, South Africa
[email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated.