POPIA Compliance
Chicken Shack 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.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to the processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While Chicken Shack News does not collect personal information through user registration or databases, we may automatically collect limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via cookies and analytics tools for website functionality and audience insights. This processing falls within the scope of POPIA.
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 where there is no legal basis for retention
- Right to object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes
- Right to be informed about how and why your data is processed
How We Comply
Chicken Shack News complies with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for website operation
- Using secure, lawful methods to process any automatically collected data
- Not selling, renting, or sharing personal information with third parties for commercial purposes
- Retaining data only for as long as required for legitimate purposes
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
Data We Process
We may process the following types of data:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Usage patterns via analytics cookies
- Referral URLs
This data is not linked to any individual’s identity and is used solely for website analytics and performance improvement.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in providing an effective, secure, and informative website experience. We do not rely on consent for this processing, as it is necessary for the operation of our informational platform. Where direct marketing is involved, we will obtain explicit consent as required 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, contact details, and a clear description of your request.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 20 business days, as required by POPIA. If we need additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied access to our content, services, or features, or treated unfairly, for exercising your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in POPIA or our practices. The latest 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:
Elliot Forsyth
Wale Street Chambers,
38 Wale Street,
Cape Town, 8001,
Western Cape,
South Africa
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.
