POPIA Compliance
Beyond the Cube Daily News is committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law. This page explains how POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While Beyond the Cube Daily News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically collect limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for website functionality and security.
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 it is no longer necessary
- Right to object to processing of your information for direct marketing purposes
- Right to be informed about how and why your information is collected and used
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website operation
- Using secure, lawful methods to process automated data
- Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) comply with POPIA
- Not storing personal information longer than required
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
Data We Process
The personal information we may automatically process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources
This data is used solely for website analytics, performance monitoring, and security. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifiers unless voluntarily provided through contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring website functionality, improving user experience, and maintaining security — all in line with POPIA’s requirements for lawful processing.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise 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 respond within 30 days.
Response Timeframes
We are required by POPIA to respond to requests within 30 days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide you with a different level of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. 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:
Lindiwe Nkosi
10c Kloof Nek Rd, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
[email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated.
