POPIA Compliance
Daily Africa Disko 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 Daily Africa Disko does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may process limited personal data through automated means such as website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve user experience and site functionality. This page outlines how we handle such data under POPIA.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the following rights under POPIA:
- Right to access: Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and to receive a copy of it.
- Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate, irrelevant, excessive, or outdated personal information.
- Right to deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
- Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal information, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to data portability: Request the transfer of your personal information to another responsible party in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
How We Comply
Daily Africa Disko complies with POPIA by:
- Only collecting personal information that is necessary for legitimate purposes.
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
- Not retaining personal information longer than necessary.
- Ensuring all third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools) are compliant with POPIA.
- Regularly reviewing our data processing practices.
Data We Process
Under POPIA, the personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses collected via server logs
- Browser type and device information
- Usage data through analytics tools (e.g., page views, session duration)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (opt-out available)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other directly identifiable information unless voluntarily provided through contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in providing an efficient, secure, and improved user experience, while ensuring minimal data collection and respecting your privacy rights. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined under POPIA.
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 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 20 business days, as required by POPIA. If we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reason for the delay and the expected response date.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under POPIA. You will not be denied access to our content, services, or features because you have made a request regarding your personal information.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information, please contact:
Eliana Somerset
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Breakwater Boulevard
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.inforegulator.org.za
