Privacy Policy

Protection of Personal Information at Tino Architects (Pty) Ltd

At Tino Architects (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to safeguarding the personal information of our current and potential clients, suppliers, employees, and stakeholders. Our approach is guided by the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013, and applicable South African privacy regulations.

How we protect personal information:

1. Lawful and limited collection – We only collect information that is relevant and necessary for architectural, administrative, or contractual purposes.

2. Consent and transparency – Clients are informed about why their data is needed and how it will be used. We only process personal information with consent or as required by law.

3. Data security – Information is stored securely using password-protected systems, access controls, and (where applicable) physical safeguards.

4. Restricted access – Only authorised employees who require the information to perform their duties have access to it.

5. Third-party protection – Where we engage consultants or service providers, we require them to comply with POPIA and maintain equivalent data protection standards.

6. Retention and disposal – Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Once no longer needed, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

7. Right to access and correction – Clients may request access to their personal information and correct any inaccuracies at any time.

8. Incident management – In the event of a data breach, affected parties and the Information Regulator will be notified as required by law.

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We respect the privacy of every client and treat all personal information with the highest level of care and confidentiality.