POPIA Compliance & Data Subject Consent

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa

In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA), we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.

By continuing to access or use our website — www.stlm.gov.za — you acknowledge that:

• You are aware that your personal information may be collected when you interact with our website or linked third-party services.
• You consent to the processing, collection, storage, and possible sharing of your personal information strictly for lawful purposes related to the functioning of our services, as set out in this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Be informed of what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how it will be used.
• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your information or withdraw consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: https://stlm.gov.za/contact-2/

Third-Party Links Disclaimer (Specific to www.stlm.gov.za)

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites and strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

We do not endorse or accept liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites.

Cookies & Tracking Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies in line with this Privacy Policy, including analytics and functionality purposes. You may opt out or manage cookies via your browser settings.

Consent Mechanism

By continuing to use our website or by providing your personal information (via forms, contact pages, or registration), you explicitly agree to:

• The terms of this Privacy Policy.
• The collection and processing of your information in accordance with POPIA.

If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website or engaging with our online services.