Privacy Policy

The Geotechnical Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or interact with us in any other way. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, telephone number, company or institution, and any information submitted via forms (e.g., membership applications, event registrations, or contact enquiries).

Automatically collected data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour on our site.

Cookies and analytics, used to improve your experience and understand how visitors interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Process membership applications and event registrations.
  • Communicate with you regarding enquiries, updates, and news relevant to the Geotechnical Division.
  • Improve the content, layout, and functionality of our website.
  • Maintain accurate records for administrative and reporting purposes.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, or communication on our behalf.
  • SAICE’s central administrative offices, where necessary for membership or communication purposes.
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights and property.
  • All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, the information will be securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Security

We take reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction, updating, or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable).
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
  • To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and gather analytical information. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect certain features of the site.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Geotechnical Division of SAICE

SAICE House, Block 19, Thornhill Office Park
Bekker Street, Midrand 1686, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 83 265 4647
Email:

SAIGE Geotechnical Division presents:

Call for Abstracts: 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC) 2026

Date: September 2026
Venue: To be announced

Young geotechnical professionals under 35 working in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, mining, or civil construction will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC), taking place in September 2026 in the Central Drakensberg.

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