POPIA Compliance
Africa Crypto 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 POPIA applies to our website and how you can exercise your rights under the law.
Scope and Applicability
Although Africa Crypto Daily does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may automatically collect limited personal data through standard website operations, including IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and cookies. This data is processed solely for the purpose of improving user experience and website functionality, and is subject to the requirements of POPIA.
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 that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected.
- Right to deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary or was processed unlawfully.
- Right to object: Object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
- Right to data portability: Request that your personal information be transferred to another responsible party in a structured, commonly used format.
How We Comply
Africa Crypto Daily complies with POPIA by:
- Minimizing the collection of personal information to only what is necessary for website operation.
- Using anonymized analytics tools that do not identify individuals.
- Providing clear notice about data collection through our Privacy Policy.
- Implementing reasonable security measures to protect any data collected.
- Responding to requests from data subjects within the legally required timeframe.
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for functional and analytical purposes)
This data is collected automatically and is not linked to any individually identifiable accounts.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning of our website, improving user experience, and analyzing traffic trends — all of which are necessary for the provision of our informational service under POPIA Section 11(1)(a).
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please send a written request to our Data Protection Officer via email at: [email protected]. Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of the right you wish to exercise. We may ask for proof of identity to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 30 calendar days of receipt, as required by POPIA. If we need additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reason and expected response date.
No Discrimination Policy
Africa Crypto Daily will not deny you access to our content, charge you different rates, or provide you with a different level of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. We recommend reviewing this page regularly.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this compliance page, your rights under POPIA, or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Ethan Blackwood
Mara Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 3537
00506 Nairobi
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/.
