Who we are
Schröder's Joinery (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") is an owner-operated custom joinery business specializing in handcrafted kitchens, cabinetry, and bespoke furniture. We operate the website https://www.schrodersjoinery.co.za from our workshop in Honeydew, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Commitment to POPIA and GDPR
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, process, and protect personal data in compliance with South African legislation—principally the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013 (POPIA)—as well as international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
What personal data we collect and why
Contact & Inquiry Forms
When you submit a consultation or project inquiry through our website, we collect the personal information you fill out, which includes:
- Your full name
- Company name (optional)
- Email address
- Phone number
- The service you are interested in and your specific project details
We process this information solely to respond to your request, provide accurate quotes, and schedule consultations regarding custom joinery projects.
Web Analytics & Tracking (Cookies)
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics about visits to our website. This data includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of access. We collect this information to analyze user behavior, optimize website performance, and improve the client browsing experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some website features may require them.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share personal data with:
- Members of our direct team (Brandon Zabielski, Maria Spies, Graham Schröder) in order to process your query.
- Trusted IT support and hosting services (such as Afrihost) that help operate our website and email servers, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal or regulatory authorities if we are legally obligated to disclose information to comply with South African law.
How long we retain your data
If you contact us, your inquiry details and metadata are retained in our secure email archive. We hold this data to maintain business records, provide customer support, and reference past project estimates. We retain customer data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by tax or business regulatory laws in South Africa.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under POPIA, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. Specifically, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we hold your personal information.
- Request a copy of the personal data we maintain.
- Request that we correct, update, or delete your information (subject to legal record-keeping exemptions).
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email us directly at brandon@schrodersjoinery.co.za.
How we protect your data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized team members who require the information to perform their duties.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated modification date.
Last Modified: June 11, 2026
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or our data privacy practices, please contact us:
Schröder's JoineryOwner / Info Officer: Brandon Zabielski
Physical Address: 5-Star Business Park, Juice Street, Honeydew, Roodepoort, 2169, Johannesburg, SA
Email: brandon@schrodersjoinery.co.za
Phone: 011 794 4136