May 4, 2024 0 Comments By Relebohile Motloung

POPIA Compliance

Ground Report Testing 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 POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.

Scope and Applicability

Although Ground Report Testing 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 cookies and web analytics tools. This data is processed solely for website functionality, traffic analysis, and improving user experience. POPIA applies to this limited processing activity, and we comply fully with its requirements.

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 or other purposes
Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed

How We Comply

We ensure POPIA compliance by:

Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website operation
Using anonymized analytics where possible
Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
Not retaining personal data longer than required
Providing clear and accessible information about our data practices

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 session management

This data is not linked to identifiable individuals and is not stored in a structured database.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11, specifically to ensure the proper functioning of our website, improve content delivery, and analyze audience trends for public interest journalism purposes.

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 interaction if known). We will respond to your request within 20 business days.

Response Timeframes

Under POPIA, we are required to respond to requests within 20 business days. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay and the new expected response date.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our website, charge you fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. 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:

Melinda Hartfield
Whale Watchers Hermanus
Marine Dr, Hermanus, 7200
South Africa
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforeg.org.za.

About the author

Relebohile Motloung

I am a journalist focusing on daily news across Africa. I have a passion for uncovering untold stories and delivering factual, engaging content. Through my writing, I aim to bring attention to both the challenges and progress within diverse communities. I collaborate with various media outlets to ensure broad coverage and impactful narratives.

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