Privacy Policy

Effective date: 15 April 2025
Website: www.dte.nz

At DTE Construction, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a responsible and transparent manner, in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 of New Zealand.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, or team.

1. Who We Are

DTE Construction is a New Zealand-based construction company offering residential and commercial building services.
Website: www.dte.nz
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
📧 Email: info@dte.nz

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Physical address

• Company name (if applicable)

• Project-related details

• Any other information you choose to provide through our forms or communications

We may also collect technical data when you use our website, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• When you fill out a contact or enquiry form on our website

• When you communicate with us by phone, email, or in person

• When you engage our services or request a quote

• Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (see section 9)

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes

• Deliver our construction services

• Manage customer relationships

• Send updates or communicate about your project

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with:

• Subcontractors or suppliers involved in your project

• IT or cloud service providers who help us operate our systems

• Government agencies when legally required

Some information may be stored or processed using trusted third-party services located overseas. We ensure that these providers handle your data with care and security.

6. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, and misuse.
Information is stored securely using password-protected systems and encrypted services where appropriate.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., for tax or warranty purposes).

8. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Request access to any personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated information

To exercise these rights, please email us at info@dte.nz.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage statistics (e.g., via Google Analytics).
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be notified via email or website banner.

📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

DTE Construction
📧 info@dte.nz
🌐 www.dte.nz