1. Who we are

Johnson's Development & Construction provides building and construction services in South Waikato, New Zealand. For privacy enquiries, contact us at info@johnsonsdc.co.nz or call 026 682 5842.

2. Personal information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Your name, email address, phone number and preferred contact details.
• Information in enquiries, messages, callback requests and quote requests.
• Project, property, site, budget and scheduling details needed to assess or complete work.
• Records relating to quotes, contracts, invoices, payments and services provided.
• Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed and cookie data where those technologies are enabled.

3. How we collect information

We generally collect information directly from you when you use a website form, email or call us, request a quote, meet with us, or engage us to perform work. We may also receive relevant information from an authorised representative, contractor, professional adviser, public record, or another person involved in your project.

4. Why we use your information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries, callback requests and requests for quotes.
• Assess, plan, price, manage and deliver construction work.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and professional advisers.
• Manage contracts, invoices, payments, warranties, disputes and business records.
• Operate, secure and improve our website and services.
• Meet legal, regulatory, health and safety, insurance, and accounting obligations.

You do not have to provide personal information, but if required information is withheld, we may be unable to respond, prepare a quote, or provide the requested service.

5. When we share information

We may share information only where reasonably necessary with employees, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, councils, insurers, accountants, legal advisers, technology providers, or other parties involved in delivering or supporting our services. We may also disclose information where authorised or required by law, or where necessary to protect people, property, or our legal rights.

We do not sell or rent personal information. If a service provider processes information outside New Zealand, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy safeguards apply.

6. Cookies and website services

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly, remember preferences, understand website use and help protect the site. Your browser can block or delete cookies, although parts of the website may not work as intended. Third-party services and links may have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

7. Storage, security and retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration. No internet or storage system is completely secure. We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, to provide services, and to meet legal or business record-keeping requirements.

8. Your privacy rights

Under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, you may ask for access to personal information we hold about you and request correction if it is inaccurate. Contact info@johnsonsdc.co.nz with enough detail for us to identify the information concerned.

If you have a privacy concern, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. You can also learn about your rights or make a complaint through the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our services, technology or legal obligations. The latest version will be published on this page with its updated date.