POPIA Compliance

EvoWood 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 EvoWood Daily does 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. This includes IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns. POPIA applies to this data as it constitutes personal information when it can reasonably identify an individual.

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 data for direct marketing
• Right to be informed about how your data is collected and used

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

• Minimizing data collection to only what is necessary for site functionality and analytics
• Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
• Using anonymized analytics tools where possible
• Ensuring third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms) are POPIA-compliant
• Reviewing data handling practices regularly

Data We Process

The personal information we may process includes:

• IP addresses
• Device identifiers
• Browser and operating system details
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Location data derived from IP address (country level only)

This data is collected automatically and is not linked to names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA, as it enables us to improve website performance, ensure security, and deliver relevant content. We do not process sensitive personal information, and we never sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial gain.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:

1. Your full name
2. A description of the information you are requesting
3. Any supporting details to help us locate your data

We will respond to your request within 20 business days.

Response Timeframes

Under POPIA, we are required to respond to requests within 20 business days. If we need additional time, we will notify you in writing with the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our website, charge you different rates, 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 most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding your personal information or our compliance with POPIA, please contact:

Cleo Maritz
49 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
[email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.inforegulator.org.za.