POPIA

POPIA Compliance

Ginger Apple News 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 gingerapple.co.za. Although we do not require registration or store personal data in a user database, we may collect limited personal information automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve your browsing experience and ensure 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
Right to object to the processing of your information
Right to be informed about how your information is used

How We Comply

We comply with POPIA by:

Collecting only necessary data for legitimate website operations
Using data solely for site performance and user experience improvements
Implementing reasonable security measures to protect collected data
Not retaining personal information longer than necessary
Providing clear pathways for you to exercise your rights

Data We Process

The personal information we may automatically collect includes:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on site
Cookie identifiers

This data is used for analytical purposes only and is not linked to identifiable individuals unless voluntarily provided via contact forms.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d) — specifically, the need to maintain and improve the functionality, security, and performance of our news platform for all users.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us directly by email at [email protected]. Include your full name, contact details, and a clear description of your request (e.g., "I would like to access my data" or "I request deletion of my information").

Response Timeframes

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, as required by POPIA. 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 content, charge you different rates, or provide you with a lower 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 law or our practices. The most recent version will always be posted here with an updated effective date.