Introduction & POPIA Compliance
dieglas.net ("the Website," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used appropriately, lawfully, and transparently. We operate in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of the Republic of South Africa.
Information Officer and Contact Details
In terms of POPIA, the designated responsible party for processing your personal information is:
Information Officer: Dawone Moss
Email Address: dawmoss07@gmail.com
Physical Address: Douglas, Northern Cape, 8730
Collection of Personal Information
A. Service Provider (Directory) Information
| Data Type | Purpose of Collection | POPIA Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Name / Business Name | Public display for identification. | Explicit Consent |
| Contact Details | Public display for community contact. | Explicit Consent |
| Physical Address | Geographical location (only with consent). | Explicit Consent |
| Consent Form Data | Proof of lawful consent for publication. | Legal Obligation |
B. Website Visitor Information
We collect basic, non-personally identifiable data (cookies/analytics) such as IP addresses and browser types to monitor website performance and improve user experience.
Use of Personal Information
Personal information of service providers is used solely to publish public listings on the dieglas.net directory. We do not use this information for unsolicited marketing or sell it to third parties.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Service provider details are intended for public disclosure on the Website. Third-party hosting providers may have access to technical visitor data but do not have access to private consent forms.
Security and Storage
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect data against loss or unauthorized access. Private data, such as signed consent forms, are stored in secure, password-protected electronic folders.
Retention of Information
We retain information for as long as a provider is listed. Upon a removal request, we will delete the public listing and securely handle archived records within a reasonable timeframe.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under POPIA, you have the right to be informed, request access to your data, request corrections or deletions, and object to data processing. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to decline cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit some website functionality.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted to this page.