POPIA Compliance
Africa Daily Insight 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 Africa Daily Insight (yesbettors.co.za). While we do not require user registration or maintain a database of personal information, we may automatically collect limited data through standard website technologies such as cookies, server logs, and analytics tools to improve user experience and site functionality.
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access your personal information held by us
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information where no legal obligation requires its retention
- Right to object to the processing of your personal information
- Right to data portability where technically feasible
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site operation
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Using secure, compliant third-party analytics services that adhere to POPIA standards
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
- Providing clear mechanisms for you to exercise your rights
Data We Process
Any personal information we may process is limited to:
- IP addresses (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers for session management
This data is not linked to your identity and is used solely for analytical and operational purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest in providing and improving our news service
- Consent where cookies require it under applicable law
- Legal obligation to maintain server logs for security purposes
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- A description of the information you are requesting
- Any relevant details to help us locate your data
We will verify your identity before responding to ensure the security of your information.
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 reason and expected response date.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied access to our services, charged different rates, or receive a different level of service because you exercise your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this POPIA Compliance page periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information, please contact:
Name: Gareth Kipling
Email: [email protected]
Address: Nairobi Hospital, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
