Effective Date: 2025/01/20
Boremill Engineering ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Personal Information We Collect
When you interact with Boremill Engineering, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information provided when completing enquiry forms or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and other browsing data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested information about our products and services.
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional material when you subscribe.
- To analyse website usage and improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data storage.
- Regular updates and monitoring of security protocols.
- Restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing customers, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and comply with POPIA.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, employees, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Collect information about how visitors use our site.
- Remember user preferences for future visits.
- Improve website performance and functionality.
- You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your user experience.
6. Your Rights
As per POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request corrections or updates to your personal information.
- Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
7. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Boremill Engineering cc
4 Skew Street, Anderbolt, Boksburg, South Africa, 1459
+27 11 894 6747, mail@boremill.co.za
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and processing of your personal information as outlined herein.