POPIA Compliance

Quarry Lake Daily 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

Although Quarry Lake Daily News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs. This information is processed solely for website functionality, security, and audience insight purposes, and is handled in full compliance with POPIA.

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 information
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing
Right to data portability where technically feasible
Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

How We Comply

We ensure POPIA compliance by:

Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary
Securing all data through encrypted connections and secure server practices
Not retaining personal data longer than required
Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) are POPIA-compliant
Training staff on data protection principles

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

IP addresses
Browser and device information
Usage patterns and page visits
Geolocation data (approximate, based on IP)

This data is not linked to identifiable individuals unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on:

Legitimate interest in operating and improving our news service
Legal obligation to maintain server security and compliance
Consent where explicitly provided through contact forms or subscriptions

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of your request. We may ask for identification to verify your identity and protect your data.

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a lower quality of service for exercising your POPIA rights.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

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

Name: Amara Caldwell
Email: [email protected]
Address: 75 Church Street, Cape Town City Centre 8001, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

You may also lodge complaints with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.inforegulator.org.za