Privacy Policy
First published: 12 March 2020 | Last Dynamic Revision: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
This document governs data processing activities at Breakfeedry Investigates Media (Pty) Ltd. We prioritize user privacy and strictly comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (referred to as POPIA) in South Africa, alongside international privacy practices.
2. Information Controller
Our structural information processing operations are managed directly by:
- Corporate Controller: Breakfeedry Investigates Media (Pty) Ltd
- Physical Headquarters: Suite 1630, 5th Floor, 150 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Official Line: +27 11 416 5850
3. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, along with automatic usage telemetry collected during your system visits:
- Supplied Records: Names, emails, phone numbers, localized physical coordinates, and written details sent via forms.
- Automated Network Telemetry: Log files, internet addresses, application systems, page actions, and cookies.
- Analytical Feeds: Standard system metrics and secure tracking frameworks.
4. Processing Activities and Legal Bases
| Objective Area | Data Collected | POPIA / Legal Grounds |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Account Processing | Email, Full Name, Payment Records | Performance of Subscription Contract |
| Platform Security and Upkeep | System IP Address, Browser Metadata | Legitimate Operational Interests |
| Targeted Advisory Alerts | Newsletter Emails, User Interests | Express Consent (Opt-In model) |
5. Personal Rights Under POPIA
As a South African citizen or global visitor, you have guaranteed legal rights. Under the POPIA regulatory framework, you are entitled to:
- Request access to your stored personal records.
- Request correction of obsolete or erroneous records.
- Object to direct advertising initiatives at any point.
- Submit formal grievances directly to the Information Regulator of South Africa (JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001 | [email protected]).
6. Storage Protocols and Child Safety Limits
We preserve personal files only as long as necessary to fulfill our core services. We do not knowingly solicit or archive files belonging to individuals below 18 years of age without parental verification.
We protect our servers with robust structural and technical controls. We keep your transmission channels fully encrypted, and our team never sells your personal metadata to advertising networks.