Protection of Personal Information (POPIA) Policy

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This policy explains how Humpot collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

• Contact Form: Name, email address, subject, and message content.
• Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, and access times (via standard server logs).

2. Purpose of Collection

• To respond to inquiries and feedback submitted via the contact form.
• To maintain website security and troubleshoot technical issues.
• To improve user experience and website functionality.

We do not use your personal information for any purpose other than those stated above without your consent.

3. Legal Basis and Consent

By submitting the contact form, you consent to the processing of your personal information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting the Information Officer.

4. How We Protect Your Information

• Data is stored on secured servers with access limited to authorized personnel.
• Contact form submissions are sent via email to our designated address and are not stored in databases unless required for record-keeping.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form correspondence is typically retained for a maximum of 12 months unless ongoing communication requires otherwise.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Currently, Humpot does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and users will be notified.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as game subdomains or puzzle book pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Complaints and Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Lionel Coombes
Email: website@humpot.com

You may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa:

Website: inforegulator.org.za
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Last updated: June 2026

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