POPIA Compliance

Eco 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. This page explains how we comply with POPIA and how you can exercise your rights as a data subject.

Scope and Applicability

This compliance page applies to all visitors of eco-tunnels.co.za. Although we do 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 for operational and security purposes. All such data is 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 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 your data is collected and used

How We Comply

Eco News Africa complies with POPIA by:

• Collecting only minimal data necessary for website functionality and security
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Using secure, compliant third-party analytics services
• Implementing technical and organizational measures to protect data
• Reviewing data handling practices regularly

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Geolocation data (approximate, derived from IP)

This data is used solely for website analytics, security monitoring, and improving user experience. No personally identifiable data is sold, shared, or stored long-term.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), as it is necessary for the proper functioning, security, and improvement of our informational website. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined by POPIA.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected] with the subject line: “POPIA Request.” Include your full name and the specific right you wish to exercise. We will verify your identity before responding.

Response Timeframes

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

No Discrimination Policy

Eco News Africa will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in POPIA or our data practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

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

Oliver Jamison
123 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Email: [email protected]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.