Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No. 4 of 2013 of South Africa.
Last updated: 11 July 2025
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by KPW Steel (Pty) Ltd, a company registered in South Africa under company number 2021/976723/07, with its registered office at 7 Asset Road, Hughes EXT29, Boksburg.
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at warren@kpwsteel.com with any questions about this policy.
- Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
- How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
- Unsubscribing from Communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us at warren@kpwsteel.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:
- Name and contact details (e.g. email address, telephone number) via contact forms
- Information submitted via optional enquiry or newsletter forms
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and site usage via cookies (see Cookie Policy)
- International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside South Africa, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions by the South African government, binding agreements ensuring an adequate level of protection, where applicable.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted through the website
- To send newsletters or updates where you have provided consent
- To improve our website and services through analytics
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
4. Our Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the POPIA:
- Consent – for sending you marketing communications or newsletters
- Legitimate interests – for responding to your enquiries or monitoring website usage
Legal obligation – where required to retain certain records
5. Retention of Personal Data
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Data submitted via our website contact forms may be stored for up to 90 days before automatic deletion.
6. Sharing of Data
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email marketing platforms or website analytics tools) under contract. We do not sell your personal data.
Where data is transferred outside South Africa, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (https://inforegulator.org.za)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at warren@kpwsteel.com.
8. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to monitor how our website is used. This involves the use of cookies to collect anonymous data, including your IP address. For more information:
9. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. For further details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
KPW Steel (Pty) Ltd
Email: warren@kpwsteel.com