Who we are
De Villiers Neethling & Partners (“DNP”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Our website address is: https://dnpquantitysurveyors.co.za
Personal information we may collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting DNP, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company or organisation name
- Project or enquiry information
- Any other information you choose to provide in correspondence with us
Our website or hosting systems may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information and website activity for security, maintenance and performance purposes.
How we collect personal information
Personal information may be collected when you:
- Contact us by email or telephone
- Contact us through our website
- Request information about our services
- Submit a business or project enquiry
- Correspond with DNP in connection with professional services
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is required.
How we use your information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Communicate with existing and prospective clients
- Provide information about our Quantity Surveying and Project Management services
- Prepare for or deliver professional services
- Maintain business and project records
- Improve the operation and security of our website
- Meet legal, regulatory or professional obligations
Personal information will not be used for purposes that are incompatible with the reason for which it was originally collected, unless permitted by law or with appropriate consent.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security and performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device when visiting a website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website operate.
We do not intentionally use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
Sharing of personal information
DNP does not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary for the operation of our website or business, including website hosting, IT or professional service providers.
Personal information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, legal process or a competent authority.
Where information is shared, we take reasonable steps to ensure that it is handled appropriately and securely.
Security of personal information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Retention of information
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or for as long as required by applicable legal, contractual, regulatory or professional obligations.
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted, destroyed or de-identified where appropriate.
Your rights
Subject to POPIA and applicable law, you may request:
- Confirmation of whether DNP holds personal information about you
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Deletion or destruction of information where permitted
- Restriction of certain processing
- Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
- Objection to certain processing of your personal information
POPIA provides data subjects with rights relating to access, correction, deletion and objection to processing.
Requests may be directed to DNP using the contact information below.
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
DNP is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, business practices or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this
Contact us
e Villiers Neethling & Partners
Email: Devilliers@dnpgroup.co.za
Phone: 082 870 3760
Business Tel: (044) 272 0454
Address:
First Floor, Queens Hotel Complex
5 Baron van Reede Street
Oudtshoorn
6625
South Africa
Information Regulator
If you believe that your personal information has been processed in a manner that does not comply with POPIA, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
The Information Regulator currently lists 010 023 5200 and enquiries@inforegulator.org.za as contact details.