POPIA Compliance

BassaNova 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 compliance page applies to all visitors of BassaNova News (bassanova.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: Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal information and to receive a copy of it.
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
• Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format, where technically feasible.

How We Comply

BassaNova News complies with POPIA by:

• Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site operation.
• Using anonymized analytics tools to track general usage patterns.
• Not storing personally identifiable information in databases.
• Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures.
• Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) are POPIA-compliant.

Data We Process

The personal information we may automatically collect includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (opt-out available)

This data is not linked to your identity and is not stored beyond the period necessary for statistical analysis.

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 consent under POPIA and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of your request. We may ask for additional information to verify your identity.

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 in writing with the reason and expected response date.

No Discrimination Policy

You will not be denied access to our services, charged different prices, or receive a different level of service for exercising your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in POPIA or our data practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

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

Name: Elara Wainwright
Email: [email protected]
Address: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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