POPIA Compliance

At Cape Town Daily Buzz, we are 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

Although Cape Town Daily Buzz does not require user registration or maintain a database of personally identifiable information, we may collect limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies. This data is collected solely for the purpose of improving website functionality and understanding audience engagement. POPIA applies to this limited processing activity.

Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the following rights:

• 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 it is no longer necessary
• Right to object to processing of your personal information
• Right to be informed about how your information is collected and used

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

• Collecting only the minimum personal information necessary
• Not storing personal data beyond what is required for analytics
• Using secure, third-party tools that comply with POPIA standards
• Ensuring all data processing is lawful, reasonable, and transparent

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers for analytics purposes

This data is not linked to your name, email, or other direct identifiers.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in providing an improved user experience and ensuring the effective operation of our informational website. We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.

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, the nature of your request, and any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date range if known). We will respond without undue delay.

Response Timeframes

We are required by POPIA 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

You will not be denied access to our content, charged different rates, or treated unfairly for exercising your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically 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, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information, please contact:

Jasper Kriel
10 Spin Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/.