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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 6, 2025
Your Privacy Matters
Tubatse Utility ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting
your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with South
Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:
- Name: To address you personally
- Email Address: To respond to your inquiries
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Phone Number: To contact you about services or
delivery
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Physical Address: For gas delivery and service
installation
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Service Inquiries: Details about the services you're
interested in
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Provide Services: Deliver LPG gas, schedule
installations, and fulfill service requests
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Respond to Inquiries: Answer questions and provide
customer support
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Process Transactions: Handle orders and billing
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Send Updates: Inform you about service appointments,
delivery schedules, and important notices
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Improve Services: Analyze usage to enhance our
website and service quality
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Comply with Law: Meet legal and regulatory
obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)
We process your personal information based on:
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Consent: When you submit the contact form or request
services
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Contract: To fulfill our service agreements with you
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Legitimate Interest: To operate our business and
improve services
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Legal Obligation: To comply with South African laws
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement security measures including:
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Encryption: SSL/HTTPS encryption for data
transmission
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Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal
data
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Secure Storage: Data stored on secure servers with
access restrictions
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Regular Reviews: Periodic security audits and updates
5. Sharing Your Information
5.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5.2 We May Share With:
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Service Providers: Delivery partners, payment
processors (only as needed)
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect
our rights
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or
acquisition (with notice)
6. Your Rights Under POPIA
As a South African resident, you have the right to:
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Access: Request a copy of your personal information
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Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
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Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to
legal requirements)
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Object: Object to processing of your information
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Restrict: Request limitation on how we use your data
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Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications
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Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Information
Regulator of South Africa
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
tubatseutilitymail@gmail.com or call
+27 (0) 10 001 5550
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies for:
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Essential Functions: Site navigation and form
submissions
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Analytics: Understanding visitor behavior (Google
Analytics)
- Preferences: Remembering your choices
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect
site functionality.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
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Google Forms: For contact form submissions (Google
Privacy Policy applies)
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Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized
data)
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Google Maps: For location services (Google Privacy
Policy applies)
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for:
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Active Customers: Duration of service relationship
plus 7 years (tax/legal requirements)
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Inquiries: 2 years unless you request earlier
deletion
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Marketing: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly
collect information from minors. If you believe we have collected data
from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. International Transfers
Your data is primarily stored in South Africa. If transferred
internationally, we ensure adequate protection through approved transfer
mechanisms.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted
on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be
communicated via email or website notice.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact our Data
Protection Officer:
14. Information Regulator (South Africa)
If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly,
you may lodge a complaint with:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Phone: +27 (0) 10 023 5200
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 6, 2025 and complies with
the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.
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