POPIA Compliance
Everard Read 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.
Scope and Applicability
This POPIA Compliance page applies to all visitors of everardread.co.za. While we do not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may collect limited personal data through automated means such as web analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve site functionality and user experience.
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 the processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Collecting only necessary data for legitimate purposes
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Using cookies and analytics tools that anonymize user data where possible
- Implementing reasonable security measures to protect data from unauthorized access
- Reviewing data handling practices regularly
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized in analytics)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for session and preference management)
This data is processed solely for site optimization and is not linked to identifiable individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest — to ensure the website functions properly and delivers relevant content
- Consent — where cookies require prior opt-in under POPIA guidelines
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 will verify your identity before responding.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 20 business days, as required by POPIA. If additional time is needed, we will notify you with reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied service, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically. Any changes will be published here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
For any questions, complaints, or requests regarding your personal information under POPIA, please contact:
Name: Caelum Naidoo
Email: [email protected]
Address: 16 Old Fort Road, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights have been violated.
