POPIA Compliance

Trendy News Spectrum 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 we comply with POPIA and outlines your rights as a data subject.

Scope and Applicability

POPIA applies to all processing of personal information by responsible parties operating in South Africa. While Trendy News Spectrum does not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may automatically collect limited data through website analytics, cookies, and server logs for operational and security purposes. This page details how we handle such data under POPIA.

Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject, you have the following rights under POPIA:

• Right to access your personal information held by us
• Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to object to the processing of your personal information
• Right to be informed about how and why your information is processed

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

• Collecting only necessary data for website functionality and analytics
• Using secure, encrypted tools for data processing
• Not retaining personal information longer than necessary
• Not selling or sharing personal information with third parties for marketing
• Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers for analytics purposes

This data is processed solely to improve user experience, ensure site security, and analyze traffic trends. No personally identifiable information is stored in a retrievable format.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on our legitimate interest in operating and improving our website, ensuring security, and delivering relevant content — all in compliance with POPIA’s requirements for lawful processing.

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 we require additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

You will not be denied access to our content, charged different prices, or receive a lower quality 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 latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact our data protection officer:

Name: Declan Venter
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Adderley Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa if you believe your rights under POPIA have been violated.