Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Abland Property Developers (Pty) Ltd (“Abland”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA – Act 4 of 2013) and other applicable South African privacy laws.
This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website www.abland.co.za, engage with us online, or submit any enquiry forms.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of your personal information as described below.
2. Responsible Party and Information Officer
Responsible Party: Abland Property Developers (Pty) Ltd
Registration No.: 1990/005756/07
Registered Address: 1st Floor, 16 Mill Street, Stellenbosch Central, 7600
Information Officer: Grant Silverman
Email: info@abland.co.za
Telephone: 021 141 2370
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Full name, company name and position
Email address and telephone number
Enquiry or message details
Broker registration information
Property preferences or investment interests
Device and browser information collected via cookies and analytics
Any other information you voluntarily provide via forms or email correspondence
4. Purpose for Collecting Personal Information
We process your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
Responding to your enquiries or requests for information
Facilitating broker or tenant registration and communications
Providing updates about developments, vacancies, or investment opportunities
Managing relationships with clients, tenants, and partners
Complying with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations
Improving our website, services, and marketing performance
We will only process personal information for the purpose for which it was collected or for a related compatible purpose.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Abland processes personal information on the following lawful grounds under POPIA:
Consent when you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to our updates
Contractual necessity when information is needed to perform a service or agreement
Legal obligation to comply with applicable laws and reporting requirements
Legitimate interest for direct marketing to existing clients or business partners
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@abland.co.za.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers, including web hosting, analytics, email marketing platforms, and CRM systems.
We may share personal information with professional advisers, contractors, or partners involved in Abland’s developments.
We may disclose personal information to regulatory or law-enforcement authorities when legally required.
Where information is transferred outside South Africa, including through cloud-based services, we ensure that appropriate protection and safeguards are in place as required by POPIA.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include secure servers, restricted staff access, password protection, and encryption where appropriate.
8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
Marketing and enquiry data are typically retained for 24 months from the date of last contact unless you request deletion sooner.
9. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to request access to personal information held about you.
You have the right to request correction, updating, or deletion of inaccurate information.
You have the right to object to or restrict processing of your information.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za
Requests relating to your data may be submitted to privacy@abland.co.za.
10. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website performance, and assist with marketing.
You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through the on-screen cookie banner.
For more details, please see our separate Cookie Policy or contact us for a copy.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded content such as maps or videos. Abland is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Data Breach Notification
If a data breach occurs that compromises your personal information, Abland will notify you and the Information Regulator as soon as reasonably possible, in compliance with POPIA requirements.
13. Direct Marketing
Abland may send you information about new developments, vacancies, or investment opportunities that may interest you.
You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by emailing privacy@abland.co.za.
14. Website Terms of Use
All content, images, and materials on this website are the property of Abland and may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
The information on this site is for general purposes only. While we endeavour to keep it up to date and accurate, we make no warranties or representations as to completeness or reliability.
Your use of this site and reliance on any information is entirely at your own risk.
By using this website, you agree to these terms and our Privacy Policy.
15. Updates to this Policy
Abland may update this Privacy Policy and POPIA Terms from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or business practice.
The latest version will always be available on this page and will supersede any previous versions.
16. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, access requests, or complaints, please contact:
Abland Property Developers (Pty) Ltd
Email: info@abland.co.za
Website: www.abland.co.za
Address: 1st Floor, 16 Mill Street, Stellenbosch Central, 7600