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Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Last updated: [Date]
Max T Construction ([Registered company name and registration number]) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through this website, why we collect it and how we keep it safe. [This policy is a starting template – please have it reviewed to confirm it reflects your actual practices.]
1. Information we collect
When you submit an enquiry or quotation request, contact us by email, telephone or WhatsApp, we may collect:
- your name, email address and telephone number;
- project details, including location, budget range and description; and
- any documents, drawings or photographs you choose to send us.
Our web server may also record basic technical information such as your IP address and browser type for security purposes.
2. How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiry and prepare quotations.
- To communicate with you about your project.
- To protect our website against spam and abuse.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not send marketing messages without your consent.
3. Sharing your information
We only share personal information where necessary to deliver our services – for example with professional consultants or subcontractors working on your project – or where required by law. Anyone we share information with must keep it confidential and secure.
4. Third-party services
This website uses Google Maps to show our location, Google Fonts for typography and an image delivery network for photographs. These services may process technical data such as your IP address in accordance with their own privacy policies. Selecting a WhatsApp link opens WhatsApp, which is governed by WhatsApp’s privacy policy.
5. Security and retention
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.
6. Your rights
Under POPIA you may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or object to its processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).
7. Contact us
Our Information Officer is [Name]. For privacy queries, email info@maxtconstruction.co.za or call +27 00 000 0000.