POPIA

by Jason Darries, 4 May 2024,
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POPIA Compliance

JLT Creative 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 jltcreative.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 cookies and web analytics tools for site functionality and performance improvement.

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
  • Right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing
  • Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed

How We Comply

We ensure compliance with POPIA by:

  • Collecting only necessary data for legitimate purposes
  • Using data solely for site analytics and operational improvements
  • Implementing technical and organizational safeguards to protect data
  • Not sharing personal information with third parties unless required by law
  • Reviewing data practices regularly to maintain compliance

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Cookie identifiers for analytical purposes

This data is not linked to your identity and is not stored beyond necessary operational periods.

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 maintain website functionality, improve user experience, and ensure content relevance without requiring explicit consent for non-identifiable analytics.

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 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 service, charged different prices, or receive a lower quality of service for exercising 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 questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact:

Killian Farnsworth
Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

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