Last Updated: 13 February 2026
Capital Power Projects (Pty) Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and related South African legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://capitalpowersa.co.za) or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a quote request form
- Contact us via email or phone
- Apply for employment through our careers page
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if applicable)
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name (if applicable)
- Physical address
- Project location and details
- Employment history and qualifications (for job applications)
- Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Date and time of visits
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for the following lawful purposes:
2.1 Providing Services (Contractual Performance)
- Responding to quote requests and project inquiries
- Communicating about electrical, mechanical, or cable testing services
- Providing technical assessments and proposals
- Delivering contracted engineering services
2.2 Recruitment (Legitimate Interest)
- Processing job applications
- Evaluating candidate qualifications
- Conducting employment interviews
- Performing background checks (with consent)
2.3 Business Operations (Legitimate Interest)
- Improving our website and user experience
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Preventing fraud and maintaining security
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
2.4 Marketing (Consent)
- Sending newsletters or service updates (only with your consent)
- You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under POPIA, we process your personal information based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily submit forms or agree to communications
- Contractual necessity: To provide quotes and deliver engineering services
- Legitimate interests: For business operations, security, and recruitment
- Legal obligations: To comply with South African laws and regulations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
4.1 Service Providers
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- IT support and maintenance services
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
4.2 Professional Advisors
- Legal advisors, accountants, auditors (when necessary)
- Recruitment agencies (for employment verification)
4.3 Regulatory Authorities
- CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) for compliance verification
- The Information Regulator (if required by law)
- Law enforcement or government agencies (when legally obligated)
4.4 Third Parties (With Your Consent)
- Project partners, subcontractors, or suppliers (when relevant to your project)
- Background check providers (for employment applications, with your consent)
All third parties are contractually required to protect your personal information and use it only for specified purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Quote requests: 12 months from last contact (unless a project proceeds)
- Project records: 5 years after project completion (for legal and compliance purposes)
- Job applications: 12 months from application date (unless you become an employee)
- Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
6.1 Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
6.2 Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
6.3 Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
6.4 Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., marketing communications).
6.5 Right to Restrict Processing
Request temporary restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
6.6 Right to Data Portability
Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for processing at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing).
6.8 Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: cephas@capitalpowersa.co.za
Phone: +27 32 004 0108
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by POPIA.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration, including:
- Secure servers with SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
- Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your personal information is primarily stored and processed in South Africa. If we transfer data outside South Africa, we ensure adequate protections are in place as required by POPIA, such as:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy determinations
- Explicit consent (where required)
Some service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics) may store data on servers located outside South Africa.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and analyze usage. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:
Capital Power Projects (Pty) Ltd
Email: cephas@capitalpowersa.co.za
Phone: +27 32 004 0108
Address: 7 Greathead Lane, New Germany, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Information Regulator (South Africa):
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Phone: +27 10 023 5200
