POPIA Compliance
CottonCandi News is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law. This page explains how we uphold your rights under POPIA and how you can exercise them.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While CottonCandi News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may process limited personal data automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve user experience and ensure site functionality. This page outlines how we handle such data in accordance with POPIA.
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 personal information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
- Right to object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes
- Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed
How We Comply
CottonCandi News complies with POPIA by:
- Only collecting personal information that is necessary for legitimate operational purposes
- Ensuring all data processing is done lawfully and transparently
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data
- Not retaining personal information longer than necessary
- Providing clear pathways for you to exercise your rights
Data We Process
Under POPIA, the personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses collected via server logs
- Browser type and device information through analytics tools
- Cookies used for site functionality and performance monitoring
- Any personal information voluntarily submitted via our contact form
We do not collect names, phone numbers, email addresses, or other identifiers unless voluntarily provided through our contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest – to ensure website security, performance, and user experience
- Consent – where cookies or tracking tools require it under applicable law
- Contractual necessity – for responding to inquiries submitted via our contact form
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of your request (e.g., access, correction, deletion).
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 20 business days, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied service, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA 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
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information under POPIA, please contact:
Tyler Brandeis
Owner, CottonCandi News
Address: District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant St, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.
