Privacy Policy and POPIA

Last Updated: 29/11/2025
Website: www.greenenvirosa.com
Company: Green Environmental SA

1. Introduction

Green Environmental SA (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, use our services, or submit enquiries.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Organisation or company name
  • Company or personal address submitted through forms
  • Project details or enquiries submitted through forms
  • Any documents or information voluntarily shared with us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Cookies and usage data
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

We do not intentionally collect any special or sensitive personal information unless required for a specific service and only with your explicit consent.

3. Why We Collect Your Personal Information

We collect and process your information for the following purposes:

  • to respond to enquiries submitted via our website
  • to provide environmental services, assessments, and project support
  • to communicate project-related information
  • to improve our website functionality and user experience
  • to comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • to maintain records and ensure service accuracy
  • for internal administrative and operational purposes.

We will not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent – where you voluntarily submit information to us.
  • Contractual necessity – to provide services you have requested.
  • Legal obligation – where required by South African law.
  • Legitimate interest – to improve our services and protect our business.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

  • secure hosting environments
  • password-protected databases
  • restricted access to authorised personnel only
  • back-up and data retention protocols
  • SSL/HTTPS encryption.

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your information with:

  • service providers assisting with website hosting, analytics, or email communication
  • environmental specialists or consultants where necessary for project execution (only with your consent)
  • legal authorities if required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data-protection requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as:

  • it is necessary to fulfil the purposes listed above,
  • required by law or professional standards, or
  • required for recordkeeping and administrative purposes.

You may request deletion under certain conditions (see Section 9).

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • improve functionality
  • analyse user behaviour
  • enhance performance.

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some website features may not work correctly without them.

9. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

  • access the personal information we hold about you
  • request corrections or updates
  • object to processing
  • request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • withdraw consent at any time.

10. How to Exercise Your Rights

To access, update, or delete your information, contact us at:

Email: rpcolyn@telkomsa.net
Phone: 082 553 8844

We may require verification of your identity to process requests.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related matters, please contact:

Green Environmental SA
Email: rpcolyn@telkomsa.net
Website: www.greenenvirosa.com