POPIA Compliance

Rowallan Park Daily News Africa 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.

Scope and Applicability

This compliance page applies to all visitors of rowallanpark.co.za. While we do not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for operational and security purposes.

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 where no legal obligation requires its retention
• Right to object to processing of your information for direct marketing purposes
• Right to be informed about how and why your information is processed

How We Comply

We ensure compliance with POPIA by:

• Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website functionality
• Using secure, encrypted analytics services that anonymize data where possible
• Not sharing personal information with third parties unless legally required
• Regularly reviewing our data handling practices

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Location data (country-level only, derived from IP)

This data is processed solely for website analytics, security, and performance optimization.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(a), as it enables us to maintain a secure, functional, and responsive news platform for our readers. We do not use this data for profiling or automated decision-making.

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. We will verify your identity before responding.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 calendar days of receipt, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reason and expected response date.

No Discrimination Policy

You will not be denied access to our website, charged fees, or receive different treatment for exercising your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this 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 questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact:

Lillian Whitfield
25 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa, the official supervisory authority for POPIA compliance.