POPIA Compliance

African News Rehearsal 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 African News Rehearsal (rehearsalstudio.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 that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected.
Right to deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information when 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 your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

How We Comply

We implement technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of any personal information we process. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) that operate under their own privacy policies and comply with POPIA requirements where applicable.

Data We Process

The personal information we may automatically collect includes:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on site
Device information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This data is used solely for analytical purposes and is not linked to any individual identity unless voluntarily provided via a contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in providing an effective, secure, and user-friendly news platform. We do not process sensitive personal information as defined under POPIA.

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, 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 30 days of receipt, in line with POPIA requirements. If additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your rights under POPIA.

Updates and Changes

We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.