POPIA Compliance

Barnguesthouse.co.za is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013, 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

This compliance page applies to all visitors of barnguesthouse.co.za, an informational news platform providing daily updates on African current events. We do not require user registration, collect personal information through forms, or maintain a database of identifiable user data. Any personal information processed is limited to automatically collected data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns via analytics tools, all handled in compliance with POPIA.

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
• Right to object to the processing of your personal information
• Right to data portability where technically feasible
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

How We Comply

Barnguesthouse.co.za ensures POPIA compliance by:

• Collecting only minimal personal data necessary for website functionality
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Using anonymized analytics tools to monitor site traffic
• Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
• Regularly reviewing data handling practices

Data We Process

We may automatically process the following types of data:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral sources

This data is processed for website analytics, security monitoring, and improving user experience. No personally identifiable information is stored or linked to individuals.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data 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 rely on consent for data collection, as no direct interaction or voluntary submission of personal data is required.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject line: POPIA Request. Include your full name and details of the request. We will respond without undue delay and within 30 calendar days.

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 response date.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically 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

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information under POPIA, please contact:

Cedric Marlowe
1 Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof
Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
South Africa
Email: [email protected]

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