POPIA Compliance
Tubular Track News 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 Tubular Track News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via cookies and analytics tools for website functionality and traffic analysis. This processing falls under POPIA’s scope and is conducted lawfully.
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 for direct marketing
- Right to be informed about how and why your information is processed
How We Comply
Tubular Track News complies with POPIA by:
- Limiting data collection to what is strictly necessary for website operation
- Using anonymized analytics tools where possible
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Implementing reasonable security measures to protect data from unauthorized access
- Providing clear and accessible information about our data practices
Data We Process
Under POPIA, the personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Usage patterns (pages visited, time spent)
- Cookie identifiers
This data is processed solely for website analytics, performance optimization, and security monitoring. No personally identifiable information is stored or linked to individual users.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), as it is necessary for the proper functioning and security of our informational website. We do not process sensitive personal information or engage in automated decision-making.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under POPIA, please send a written request to our data protection contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Include your full name and a description of the information you wish to access, correct, or delete
- Provide proof of identity if requested for security purposes
We will respond to your request without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
Under POPIA, we are required to respond to your request within 30 days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reason for the delay and the new timeframe.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising your rights under POPIA. We do not penalize users for requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page from time to time 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
If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our designated data protection officer:
Ellis Hampton
1 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated.
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