Privacy Policy

01. Introduction

IStructEng respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa. This policy explains how we collect, process, and protect your data when you interact with our engineering consultancy.

We act as a responsible party under the Act, ensuring that your data processing remains transparent, minimal, and secure at all times.

02. Data We Collect

We collect identity data, contact data, and project-specific technical files provided voluntarily through our intake channels. This includes:

• Identity Data: First name, last name, title, company name, registration details.
• Contact Data: Email addresses, contact numbers, physical addresses.
• Project Data: Architectural plans, CAD files, engineering scopes, RFPs, site photographs.

03. How We Use Your Data

Your personal and technical data is used strictly for legitimate engineering consulting operations, specifically to:

• Evaluate design parameters, structural loading, and project feasibility.
• Generate value engineering estimates, quotations, and structural reports.
• Coordinate direct communications with our ECSA-registered Principal Engineers.
• Comply with municipal code reviews, NHBRC compliance, and SANS engineering legal audits.

04. Data Security

Structural blueprints and corporate data constitute critical IP. We enforce top-tier organizational security measures to protect your assets:

All transmitted files are hosted in secure, access-controlled cloud networks, minimizing risk of unauthorized access or security breaches.