POPIA Compliance

Continental Scout Daily 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 Continental Scout Daily does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may collect limited personal data automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies. This includes IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior for the purpose of improving site performance and user experience. POPIA applies to this limited processing activity.

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 your data is used

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site functionality
Not storing personal data beyond 30 days
Using anonymized analytics where possible
Implementing technical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access
Ensuring all third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools) comply with POPIA

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 (if used for analytics)

This data is not linked to names, email addresses, or other identifiers that could directly identify you.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), as it is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of our website, improve user experience, and deliver relevant content. We do not process sensitive personal information.

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 name, the type of request, and any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date of interaction if known). We will respond within 20 business days.

Response Timeframes

Under POPIA, we are required to respond to requests within 20 business days. If we need additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reason and expected response date.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide a lower quality 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 law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.