POPIA Compliance
This page explains how Hockey World complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), South Africa’s primary data protection law. While our website is informational and does not require registration or store personal data in a database, we are committed to respecting your rights under POPIA.
Scope and Applicability
POPIA applies to any responsible party that processes personal information in South Africa. Although Hockey World does not collect personal information through user accounts or forms, we may automatically gather limited data such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns via analytics tools and server logs for website functionality and performance monitoring.
Your Rights Under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the following rights:
- 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 data portability where technically feasible
How We Comply
We ensure compliance with POPIA by:
- Only collecting data necessary for website operation
- Not storing personal information in identifiable databases
- Using secure, encrypted analytics services with data processing agreements
- Implementing reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data
- Reviewing data practices annually
Data We Process
The personal information we may process includes:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Usage patterns (pages visited, time spent)
- Referral sources
This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible and is not linked to identifiable individuals.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal information is based on legitimate interest under POPIA Section 11(1)(d), specifically to ensure website functionality, improve user experience, and analyze traffic for content optimization. We do not use this data for profiling, automated decision-making, or marketing.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under POPIA, please contact us via email at [email protected]. In your message, please include:
- Your full name
- Details of the information you are requesting
- Any supporting information 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 additional time is needed, we will notify you in writing with reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under POPIA.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page from time to time to reflect changes in POPIA or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For questions about this compliance page or to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact:
Elana Mostert
42 Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa
[email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa at www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/.