POPIA Compliance
African EduNews Tree 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. 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 African EduNews Tree does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically collect limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via cookies and analytics tools for website functionality and performance monitoring. This processing falls under POPIA’s scope and we ensure full compliance.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the following rights under POPIA:
- 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 information
- Right to be informed about how your information is used
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Collecting only necessary data for legitimate website operations
- Using anonymized analytics where possible
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
- Providing transparent information about data processing activities
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device identifiers
- Usage patterns (pages visited, time spent)
- Cookie identifiers
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to your identity unless you voluntarily provide it via contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest — to ensure website functionality, improve user experience, and monitor security
- Consent — where cookies require prior consent under applicable regulations
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- Your contact details
- A clear description of your request
We will respond to your request without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
Under POPIA, we are required to respond to your request within 20 business days. If we need more time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our website, charge you different rates, or provide you with a different level of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted here with the effective date shown below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our POPIA compliance or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:
Name: Cedric Malan
Email: [email protected]
Address: 7 Princess Anne Ave, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.
Last Updated: 26 April 2024