POPIA Compliance
At Zulu Surf Riders Daily, we are 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
This compliance page applies to all visitors of zulusurfriders.co.za. While we do not require registration or maintain a user database, we may collect limited personal information automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies to understand site usage and improve content delivery.
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
- Right to object to processing of your information
- Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Right to be informed about how your information is used
How We Comply
We comply with POPIA by:
- Collecting only minimal personal data necessary for website functionality
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Using cookies and analytics tools that anonymize user data where possible
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational security measures
- Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) are POPIA-compliant
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymized where feasible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (non-personally identifiable)
This data is used solely for website optimization and is not linked to any individual unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on:
- Legitimate interest – to ensure the website functions properly and delivers relevant content
- Consent – where cookies require prior consent under applicable law
- Legal obligation – to comply with POPIA and other applicable regulations
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your POPIA rights, please contact us directly at:
Email: [email protected]
In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- Details of the information you wish to access, correct, or delete
- Any supporting information to help us locate your data
Response Timeframes
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required by POPIA. If we need additional time, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
You will not be denied access to our content, charged different rates, 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 our practices or legal requirements. 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 under POPIA, please contact our data protection officer:
Name: Declan Quist
Email: [email protected]
Address: Castle of Good Hope, Darling St & Buitenkant St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.