Privacy Policy – People RSA
Effective Date: 09 August 2025
1. Introduction
People RSA (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use and store it
- When we share it
- Your rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable laws
By using People RSA, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you submit content via our submission form or email, you may provide:
- Name or pseudonym
- Email address
- Post title and story content
- Uploaded images or other media
Providing your email address is optional unless required for a specific request (e.g., for us to contact you about your submission).
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Date and time of visit or submission
- Referring website or link
This information is collected for security, moderation, and analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Review and moderate content submissions
- Publish submissions (with name/pseudonym as provided)
- Respond to enquiries or removal requests
- Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or illegal activity
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on one or more of the following:
- Your consent (e.g., when you submit content to be published)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., running the website, preventing abuse)
- Legal obligations (e.g., complying with takedown laws or court orders)
5. Sharing of Information
We will not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these situations:
- With service providers who help operate our website (e.g., hosting, email services)
- With legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety
- With partners if your content is licensed for publication elsewhere (name/pseudonym may appear as submitted)
6. Storage & Security
We store your information on secure servers.
- Access is limited to authorised personnel.
- We retain submissions and associated data indefinitely unless removal is requested and approved.
- Even after removal, copies may remain in backups or archives for security and legal purposes.
7. Cookies & Tracking
People RSA may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Basic site functionality
- Analytics to understand visitor behaviour
- Spam prevention (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA)
You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but some site features may not work correctly.
8. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information (subject to our content removal policy)
- Withdraw consent for certain uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. Third-Party Links
Submissions may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
People RSA is not directed at children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact us