VGLOBAL CONSTRUCTION
PRIVACY POLICY, POPIA COMPLIANCE AND DATA PROTECTION TERMS
Effective Date: 20 October 2026 Website: https://www.vglobalconstruction.co.za Applicable Jurisdiction: Republic of South Africa
1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1. V-Global Construction recognises the importance of protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal information entrusted to it by website visitors, registered users, business owners, contractors, suppliers, service providers and customers.
1.2. This Privacy Policy establishes the terms and conditions governing the collection, processing, storage, use, disclosure, retention and protection of personal information through the V-Global Construction website and associated online services.
1.3. This Policy has been prepared with reference to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA"), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 ("ECTA"), the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("CPA"), and other applicable legislation of the Republic of South Africa.
1.4. V-Global Construction is committed to processing personal information lawfully, reasonably, transparently and in a manner consistent with the rights of data subjects.
1.5. This Policy must be read together with the Website Terms and Conditions, applicable subscription terms, and any relevant contractual agreements.
2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
For purposes of this Policy:
2.1. "Personal Information" means information relating to an identifiable, living natural person or, where applicable, an identifiable existing juristic person, as defined under POPIA.
2.2. "Data Subject" means the person to whom personal information relates.
2.3. "Responsible Party" means the person or entity that, alone or in conjunction with others, determines the purpose of and means for processing personal information.
2.4. "Operator" means a person or entity processing personal information on behalf of a Responsible Party under a contract or mandate.
2.5. "Processing" includes the collection, receipt, recording, organisation, storage, modification, retrieval, use, disclosure, transmission, distribution, merging, restriction, erasure or destruction of personal information.
2.6. "User" means any person accessing, browsing, registering on, purchasing from or otherwise interacting with the Website.
2.7. "Business Listing" means a profile, advertisement or business information submitted for publication through V-Global Construction.
2.8. "Website" means www.vglobalconstruction.co.za and its associated digital services.
3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION
3.1. This Policy applies to all Users of the Website, including visitors, business owners, suppliers,
contractors, consultants, service providers, purchasers and registered account holders.
3.2. It applies to personal information submitted directly by Users, collected through lawful
automated technologies, or received from authorised third-party service providers.
3.3. V-Global Construction acts as the Responsible Party in respect of personal information for which
it determines the purposes and means of processing.
3.4. Where a third party independently determines the purposes and means of processing
information, that third party may act as a separate Responsible Party under POPIA.
4. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
4.1. V-Global Construction may collect the following categories of information where necessary and
lawful:
a. Full names and business or trading names;
b. Contact details, including email addresses and telephone numbers;
c. Business addresses, operating locations and service areas;
d. Business descriptions, industry classifications and services offered;
e. Account registration details and authentication information;
f. Billing information, transaction references and payment status;
g. Communications, enquiries, support requests and correspondence;
h. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, device information, browser details, cookies and website usage
information;
i. Photographs, logos, documents and other information voluntarily uploaded by Users; and
j. Other information reasonably required to provide the Website's services.
4.2. V-Global Construction shall endeavour to collect only information that is adequate, relevant and
not excessive in relation to the purpose for which it is processed.
4.3. Users must not submit identity documents, financial account details, sensitive personal
information or information relating to other persons unless reasonably necessary, lawfully obtained
and requested or authorised through an appropriate process.
5. LAWFUL BASIS AND PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
5.1. V-Global Construction shall process personal information only where a lawful justification exists
under POPIA, including where applicable:
a. The Data Subject has consented to the processing;
b. Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract;
c. Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation;
d. Processing protects a legitimate interest of the Data Subject;
e. Processing is necessary for a proper function of a public law duty, where applicable; or
f. Processing is necessary for pursuing a legitimate interest of V-Global Construction or a third party
to whom information is supplied.
5.2. Personal information may be processed for the purposes of:
a. Creating and administering User accounts;
b. Reviewing, approving, maintaining and publishing Business Listings;
c. Facilitating contact between potential customers and listed businesses;
d. Processing transactions, payments and subscriptions;
e. Delivering digital products, templates and other purchased services;
f. Responding to enquiries and customer support requests;
g. Protecting the security and integrity of the Website;
h. Preventing fraud, abuse and unauthorised activities;
i. Maintaining lawful business and accounting records;
j. Improving Website functionality and user experience; and
k. Conducting lawful promotional communications, where permitted.
5.3. Consent shall be obtained where required by applicable law. Consent may be withdrawn in
accordance with POPIA, subject to lawful processing and retention requirements that remain
applicable.
6. BUSINESS LISTINGS AND PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION
6.1. V-Global Construction operates an online business directory intended to connect potential
customers with contractors, suppliers, consultants and service providers.
6.2. By submitting a Business Listing for publication, the submitting User requests and authorises
V-Global Construction to review and, if approved, display the submitted business information to
members of the public.
6.3. Information designated for public display may include business names, contact information,
business descriptions, service categories, photographs, websites, operating locations and other
authorised listing content.
6.4. The submitting User warrants that:
a. Information submitted is accurate and not materially misleading;
b. The User is authorised to submit the information;
c. All necessary permissions and lawful grounds exist for the publication of personal information
relating to other persons;
d. Submitted material does not infringe intellectual property, privacy or other rights; and
e. The listing complies with applicable laws and Website requirements.
6.5. V-Global Construction reserves the right, acting reasonably and consistently with applicable law,
to approve, reject, amend, suspend or remove listings that are inaccurate, misleading, fraudulent,
unlawful or contrary to its published listing standards.
6.6. Approval or publication of a Business Listing does not constitute certification, endorsement,
professional accreditation, financial verification or a guarantee of the business's competency,
qualifications, legal standing or performance.
6.7. The publication of a Business Listing does not transfer ownership of the submitted information
to V-Global Construction.
6.8. Users remain responsible for ensuring that their published information is accurate and current.
7. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES
7.1. V-Global Construction may disclose personal information to service providers where reasonably
necessary for the lawful operation of the Website.
7.2. Such service providers may include:
a. Website hosting and platform providers;
b. Payment processing and transaction service providers;
c. Information technology and cybersecurity service providers;
d. Email and communications service providers;
e. Analytics and technical support providers;
f. Professional legal, accounting and auditing advisers; and
g. Public authorities where disclosure is required or authorised by law.
7.3. Where a third party acts as an Operator on behalf of V-Global Construction, appropriate
contractual arrangements and security obligations shall be maintained in accordance with POPIA.
7.4. V-Global Construction does not authorise its Operators to use personal information for unrelated
purposes.
7.5. The use of third-party systems does not automatically relieve V-Global Construction of any
responsibility imposed on it by applicable law.
8. PAYMENT PROCESSING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
8.1. Online payments may be facilitated through independent third-party payment service providers.
8.2. Payment transactions shall be subject to the applicable payment provider's terms, privacy
notices and security arrangements, in addition to any obligations imposed by law.
8.3. V-Global Construction shall process and retain only such payment-related information as is
reasonably necessary for administration, transaction verification, accounting, dispute resolution and
legal compliance.
8.4. Where payments are processed on an external or embedded payment platform, that provider
may independently process payment information.
8.5. V-Global Construction shall not be responsible for the independent acts or omissions of thirdparty
payment providers to the extent that such responsibility may lawfully be excluded, provided
that this clause shall not limit any non-excludable statutory duty or liability of V-Global Construction.
8.6. Users must promptly report suspected unauthorised transactions through the appropriate
support channels.
9. DATA SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
9.1. V-Global Construction shall implement appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational
measures designed to safeguard personal information against loss, damage, unauthorised
destruction, unlawful access and unlawful processing.
9.2. Security measures shall be reviewed and adapted as reasonably necessary having regard to
foreseeable risks, available safeguards, technological developments and the nature of the
information processed.
9.3. Access to non-public personal information shall be restricted to authorised persons who require
such access for legitimate business purposes.
9.4. V-Global Construction shall take reasonable steps to ensure that persons acting under its
authority maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
9.5. No internet-based service can guarantee absolute protection against all cybersecurity incidents
or unlawful interference.
9.6. Nothing in this clause shall diminish V-Global Construction's statutory obligation to maintain
appropriate security safeguards under POPIA.
10. SECURITY COMPROMISES AND DATA BREACHES
10.1. Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that personal information has been accessed
or acquired by an unauthorised person, V-Global Construction shall assess the incident and take
appropriate action.
10.2. Where notification is required under section 22 of POPIA, V-Global Construction shall notify the
Information Regulator and affected Data Subjects as soon as reasonably possible, subject to
applicable lawful exceptions and authorised delays.
10.3. V-Global Construction may investigate suspected security incidents, preserve relevant records,
implement containment measures and cooperate with competent authorities.
10.4. Any statement regarding a suspected incident shall be based on information reasonably
available at the time and may be updated as investigations progress.
11. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION
11.1. Personal information shall not be retained for longer than is necessary to fulfil the purpose for
which it was collected, except where retention is required or permitted by law.
11.2. Retention may be necessary for:
a. Performance and administration of contracts;
b. Statutory accounting and tax obligations;
c. Resolution of disputes and enforcement of lawful rights;
d. Prevention and investigation of fraud; or
e. Other legitimate and lawful purposes.
11.3. When personal information is no longer required and no lawful justification for further
retention exists, it shall be deleted, destroyed or de-identified in accordance with POPIA.
11.4. Closure of a User account or removal of a public listing shall not automatically require
immediate deletion of records which V-Global Construction is legally required or entitled to retain.
12. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
12.1. Subject to POPIA and other applicable legislation, Data Subjects may exercise applicable rights,
including the right to:
a. Be informed about the collection and processing of personal information;
b. Request confirmation whether V-Global Construction holds personal information relating to them;
c. Request access to their personal information;
d. Request correction or updating of inaccurate, incomplete or outdated information;
e. Request deletion or destruction of personal information where legally justified;
f. Object to processing on applicable lawful grounds;
g. Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
h. Object to or opt out of direct marketing in accordance with applicable law; and
i. Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
12.2. V-Global Construction may request reasonable verification of identity or authority before
granting access to or modifying personal information.
12.3. Requests shall be assessed and addressed in accordance with the applicable statutory
requirements.
13. DIRECT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
13.1. V-Global Construction may send service-related communications reasonably necessary for
managing User accounts, transactions, subscriptions and Business Listings.
13.2. Direct marketing by electronic communication shall be conducted only where permitted by
POPIA and other applicable law.
13.3. Where consent is required for electronic direct marketing, VGlobal Construction shall seek the
necessary consent before sending such communications.
13.4. Recipients shall be provided with an appropriate mechanism to opt out of marketing
communications.
13.5. Withdrawal from marketing communications shall not prevent V-Global Construction from
sending essential administrative, transactional or legally required notices.
14. COOKIES AND AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGIES
14.1. The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality,
security, performance measurement, analytics and other disclosed purposes.
14.2. Certain technologies may be operated by third-party service providers acting independently or
on behalf of V-Global Construction.
14.3. Where consent is required for a particular processing activity, V-Global Construction shall seek
such consent through an appropriate mechanism.
14.4. Users may adjust their browser settings or applicable Website preference controls to manage
optional technologies.
14.5. Restricting certain cookies may affect the availability or performance of particular Website
functions.
15. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
15.1. Due to the nature of internet-based services, personal information may be processed or stored
outside the Republic of South Africa by authorised service providers.
15.2. V-Global Construction shall ensure that any cross-border transfer of personal information is
undertaken in accordance with section 72 of POPIA.
15.3. Such transfers shall take place only where a lawful condition for transfer is satisfied, including
appropriate protection through applicable law, binding corporate rules, binding agreements,
consent or another permissible statutory basis.
15.4. V-Global Construction shall take reasonable steps to assess relevant third-party arrangements
where required.
16. THIRD-PARTY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
16.1. V-Global Construction functions primarily as an online directory, information and digital product
platform.
16.2. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, V-Global Construction is not a party to contracts
concluded directly between Users and independently listed businesses.
16.3. Listed contractors, suppliers and service providers operate independently and are responsible
for their own quotations, representations, qualifications, regulatory compliance, contractual
obligations and performance.
16.4. Users are encouraged to independently verify the credentials, competence, references,
insurance, registrations and suitability of any business before entering into an agreement.
16.5. V-Global Construction does not warrant that a listed business is registered, licensed, accredited
or insured merely because its listing appears on the Website.
16.6. Subject to applicable law, V-Global Construction shall not be responsible for losses arising solely
from independent dealings, contractual breaches, defective work, misrepresentations or unlawful
actions of third-party businesses over which it exercises no relevant control.
16.7. Nothing in this section shall exclude liability arising from V-Global Construction's own unlawful
conduct or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
17. USER-GENERATED CONTENT AND INDEMNIFICATION
17.1. Users are responsible for material, photographs, descriptions, statements and information they
submit to the Website.
17.2. Users undertake not to submit defamatory, fraudulent, misleading, unlawful, infringing or
unauthorised content.
17.3. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, a User who submits unlawful content
agrees to indemnify V-Global Construction against reasonably foreseeable third-party claims, losses,
liabilities and reasonable legal costs directly arising from that User's unlawful submission or breach
of these Terms, to the extent attributable to that User.
17.4. This indemnity shall not apply to the extent that any claim results from V-Global Construction's
own unlawful conduct, breach of mandatory statutory obligations or other non-excludable liability.
17.5. Any indemnification obligation shall be interpreted subject to the fairness, disclosure and other
requirements of applicable consumer protection legislation.
18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND STATUTORY RIGHTS
18.1. V-Global Construction shall use reasonable care in operating and maintaining the Website and
providing its services.
18.2. Subject to applicable law, V-Global Construction does not warrant that the Website will operate
without interruption or that all third-party information published on the Website will be accurate,
complete or continuously available.
18.3. To the maximum extent lawfully permissible, V-Global Construction shall not be liable for
indirect or consequential losses arising solely from circumstances outside its reasonable control or
from independent third-party conduct for which it bears no legal responsibility.
18.4. No provision of this Policy shall exclude, restrict or limit:
a. Rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived under POPIA;
b. Liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under the CPA or ECTA;
c. Liability for gross negligence where exclusion is prohibited by law;
d. Liability for fraudulent or intentional unlawful conduct; or
e. Any other mandatory statutory liability.
18.5. Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as requiring a Data Subject to waive their right to
lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator or pursue an available statutory remedy.
18.6. Any exclusion, limitation or indemnity shall apply only to the extent that it is lawful, fair,
reasonable and enforceable in the relevant circumstances.
19. INTERNATIONAL USERS
19.1. The Website may be accessed by Users outside South Africa.
19.2. V-Global Construction is operated subject to applicable South African law and shall also comply
with other mandatory data protection laws to the extent that such laws apply to its activities.
19.3. International access does not, by itself, constitute a representation that every product, service
or Business Listing is available or legally suitable in every jurisdiction.
20. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
20.1. Users are encouraged to submit privacy-related enquiries and complaints to V-Global
Construction through its designated privacy contact channel.
20.2. V-Global Construction shall assess complaints in good faith and take appropriate steps to
investigate and resolve substantiated concerns.
20.3. Where a dispute cannot be resolved internally, the affected person retains the right to
approach the Information Regulator, a competent court or another applicable authority.
20.4. Nothing in this Policy requires a person to exhaust an internal complaints process where
applicable law permits direct regulatory or judicial recourse.
21. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
21.1. This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of
South Africa.
21.2. Subject to any mandatory jurisdictional or consumer protection requirements, disputes
concerning this Policy may be submitted to a competent court within the Republic of South Africa.
21.3. Nothing herein shall prejudice the statutory jurisdiction of the Information Regulator or any
competent regulatory authority.
22. AMENDMENTS TO THIS POLICY
22.1. V-Global Construction reserves the right to amend this Policy to reflect lawful operational
changes, technological developments, regulatory requirements or changes in the services offered.
22.2. Updated versions shall be published on the Website together with a revised effective date.
22.3. Where legally required, material changes affecting the processing of personal information shall
be notified to affected Data Subjects and any necessary consent shall be obtained.
22.4. An amendment shall not retrospectively remove accrued statutory rights.
23. SEVERABILITY
23.1. If any provision of this Policy is determined by a competent court or authority to be invalid,
unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall, to the extent legally permissible, be severed or
limited without affecting the remaining valid provisions.
23.2. The remaining provisions shall continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
24. RESPONSIBLE PARTY AND CONTACT DETAILS
Trading Name: V-Global Construction
Legal Name of Responsible Party: Ferdinand Cornelius Vermaakt
Legal Status: SOLE PROPRIETOR
Website: https://www.vglobalconstruction.co.za
Physical Business Address: 137 Zamia Palm, Montana Park, 0182, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Contact Email:vglobal2020@gmail.com
Telephone Number:067 479 3999
Privacy Enquiries:vglobal2020@gmail.com
Where relevant, the Responsible Party's full legal particulars and any legally required registration
details shall be made available in accordance with applicable legislation.
25. INFORMATION REGULATOR
Data Subjects who believe that their rights under POPIA have been infringed may submit a complaint
to the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za
Email for POPIA Complaints: POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za
Telephone: +27 (0) 10 023 5200
26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By submitting information through the Website, Users acknowledge that they have been provided
with access to this Privacy Policy and have been informed of the applicable processing activities
described herein.
Where consent is required as a lawful basis for processing, such consent must be obtained
separately and in a manner compliant with POPIA.
This acknowledgement shall not constitute a waiver of any statutory right.
© 2026 V-Global Construction. All Rights Reserved.
This Policy forms part of the Website's legal documentation and shall be interpreted subject to the
mandatory laws of the Republic of South Africa.