POPIA Compliance

ProTouch Sports Africa 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 ProTouch Sports Africa News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we do collect limited, automatically generated data through website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve user experience and site performance. This includes IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns.

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 personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information where no legal obligation requires its retention
• Right to object to the processing of your personal information
• Right to be informed about how and why your information is processed

How We Comply

We ensure POPIA compliance by:

• Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site functionality
• Using anonymized analytics tools where possible
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Implementing reasonable security measures to protect data from unauthorized access
• Reviewing data processing practices regularly

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device identifiers
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for analytics and functionality)

This data is used solely for website optimization, traffic analysis, and improving content delivery. No personally identifiable data is stored beyond temporary session logs.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(f), as it enables us to provide and improve our news service without compromising user privacy. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined by POPIA.

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 of access if known). We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

Response Timeframes

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

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercise your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

This compliance page will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in POPIA or our data practices. 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:

Ethan Carrington
30 Tyrwhitt Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/