Privacy Policy
At The Service Company (TSC), your privacy matters
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we may share it with, and how we protect it when you use our website or services.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
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1. What Information We Collect
Depending on how you use TSC, we may collect:
Your name and surname
Phone number
Email address
Service or property address
Details about the service you need
Booking and service history
Information you provide when requesting a quote
Communications between you and TSC
Information provided when you submit a complaint, review or enquiry
Payment-related information where necessary to process a transaction
Information provided by service providers when applying to work with TSC
Service provider qualifications, registrations and verification information
Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser and device information
Cookie and website usage information
We only collect information that is reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to your enquiries
Arrange and manage bookings
Connect you with an appropriate service provider
Provide quotes and coordinate services
Communicate with you about your booking
Process payments and refunds
Handle complaints, disputes and service issues
Verify and manage service providers
Improve our services and customer experience
Maintain the security of our website and systems
Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
Send marketing communications where permitted and, where required, with your consent
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are unrelated to why it was collected unless permitted by law.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
To provide our services, we may need to share relevant information with trusted third parties.
This may include:
Service providers who need information to complete your job
Payment providers
Website and hosting providers
CRM and business management systems
Communication providers, including WhatsApp, email or SMS services
Analytics and technology providers
Advertising and marketing platforms, where applicable
Professional advisers or authorities where required by law
We only share information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Where we use third parties to process personal information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is handled securely and confidentially.
4. Information Shared With Service Providers
When you request a service through TSC, we may provide the selected service provider with information they need to contact you and complete the job.
This may include:
Your name
Contact number
Service address
Details of the service required
Relevant booking information
We aim to share only the information reasonably necessary for the service provider to perform the job.
5. Cookies and Website Information
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies help us:
Keep the website working properly
Remember certain preferences
Understand how visitors use our website
Improve our website and services
Measure advertising and marketing performance, where applicable
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly.
Where required, TSC will obtain the appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
6. Marketing Communications
We may occasionally send you information about TSC, our services, offers or updates.
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before sending direct marketing communications.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided or by contacting us.
You will still receive important service-related communications where necessary, such as booking updates, payment information or service notifications.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of the technology and service providers we use may store or process information outside South Africa.
Where personal information is transferred outside South Africa, TSC will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
8. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against:
Loss
Damage
Unauthorised access
Unauthorised disclosure
Unlawful processing
We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures based on the nature of the information we hold.
However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that information transmitted or stored electronically will always be completely secure.
If we become aware of a security incident involving your personal information that requires notification under applicable law, we will take the appropriate steps.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we are required or permitted by law to keep it for longer.
This may include keeping information for:
Providing and managing services
Accounting and financial records
Resolving complaints or disputes
Preventing fraud or misuse
Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
Enforcing our agreements
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy or de-identify it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, including POPIA, you may have rights relating to your personal information.
These may include the right to:
Ask what personal information we hold about you
Request access to your personal information
Ask us to correct inaccurate or outdated information
Object to certain processing of your information
Object to direct marketing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request deletion of information where legally permitted
Some requests may be subject to legal requirements or limitations.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below:
Email: []
11. Children's Information
Our services are not intended to be directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where doing so would be unlawful.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information unlawfully, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain aware of how we handle personal information
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how TSC handles your personal information, please contact us:
The Service Company (TSC)
Email: [TSC TO CONFIRM]
Website: [TSC TO CONFIRM]
Information Officer: [TSC TO CONFIRM]
If you have a privacy-related complaint that we cannot resolve, you may also contact the Information Regulator of South Africa.