Privacy Policy
Introduction
U&L Engineering respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using this website.
This Privacy Policy explains, in general terms, how personal information may be collected, used, stored and protected when you visit this website, submit an enquiry, complete a contact form, or otherwise communicate with U&L Engineering through the website.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable South African data protection and privacy legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), where applicable.
Personal Information We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:
- Your name and surname
- Company or organisation name
- Email address
- Telephone or mobile number
- Information submitted through contact or enquiry forms
- Details relating to your enquiry or request
- Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us
Certain technical information may also be collected automatically when you visit the website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Personal information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries, requests or correspondence
- Provide information about our products, services and capabilities
- Communicate with customers, suppliers and other interested parties
- Process requests submitted through the website
- Improve the functionality, performance and user experience of the website
- Maintain the security and integrity of the website
- Meet applicable legal, regulatory or administrative requirements
- Protect the legitimate interests and rights of U&L Engineering
We will not use personal information for purposes that are materially different from those for which it was collected without an appropriate legal basis or, where required, your consent.
Cookies and Website Information
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience and provide information about how visitors interact with the website.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit certain websites. Depending on your browser settings, you may be able to restrict, block or delete cookies.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of some parts of the website.
Sharing of Personal Information
U&L Engineering does not sell or rent personal information collected through this website.
Personal information may, where reasonably necessary, be shared with trusted service providers or third parties who assist with the operation, hosting, maintenance or security of the website or with the provision of services related to an enquiry.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order or other lawful request, or where necessary to protect the rights, property or legitimate interests of U&L Engineering or others.
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, reasonable steps will be taken, where applicable, to ensure that the information is handled appropriately and securely.
Information Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
While appropriate measures are taken to safeguard information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, meet legitimate business requirements, or comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
When personal information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted, destroyed or anonymised, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information held about you
- Request that inaccurate or incomplete personal information be corrected or updated
- Request the deletion of personal information where appropriate
- Object to certain processing of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests relating to personal information can be submitted to U&L Engineering using the contact details provided on this website.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. U&L Engineering is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended primarily for business and general informational purposes and is not specifically directed at children.
U&L Engineering does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through this website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
U&L Engineering may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, business practices, technology, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
The latest version of the Privacy Policy will be made available on this website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the personal information we hold, or how your personal information is handled, please contact U&L Engineering using the contact details provided on this website.
info@ulengineering.co.za