POPIA Compliance
SA Full Gospel News Hub is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law. This page explains how POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under this law.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to any responsible party that processes personal information within South Africa. While SA Full Gospel News Hub does not maintain user accounts or store personal data in a database, we may collect limited personal information automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies. This includes IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns, which are processed solely for site functionality and statistical purposes.
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 obtain a copy
- Right to correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to deletion – Request deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary
- Right to object – Object to processing of your information for direct marketing or other purposes
- Right to data portability – Request transfer of your information in a structured, commonly used format
How We Comply
SA Full Gospel News Hub complies with POPIA by:
- Collecting only necessary information for legitimate purposes
- Not storing personal data longer than required
- Using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Not sharing personal information with third parties without consent
- Regularly reviewing data handling practices
Data We Process
The personal information we may automatically process includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for functionality and analytics)
This data is not linked to any identifiable individual unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under the legal basis of legitimate interest as defined in POPIA Section 11(3), which includes:
- Ensuring website functionality and security
- Improving user experience through analytics
- Maintaining accurate records of site performance
We do not process sensitive personal information (such as race, religion, or health) unless explicitly and voluntarily provided by you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include:
- Your full name
- Details of the information you wish to access, correct, or delete
- Any supporting documentation if applicable
We will acknowledge your request within 5 business days and respond fully within 30 calendar days.
Response Timeframes
Under POPIA, we are required to respond to requests within 30 calendar days. If we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay. All responses will be provided free of charge unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our website, charge you different fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
This POPIA Compliance page will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this POPIA Compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Elodie Swanepoel
iKloof Street 56, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
[email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/.
