Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to McCarthy’s Trim (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website:
https://www.mccarthystrim.co.za/
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
Information that identifies you directly, including:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Physical address
Company name (if applicable)
Any information you provide through contact forms or email
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Browser type
IP address
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring website
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
Fill in a contact form
Request a quote
Communicate with us via email or phone
Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
Browse our website
We may also use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries and quote requests
Provide products and services
Process orders (if applicable)
Improve our website and customer experience
Send relevant updates or marketing communications (only if you consent)
Comply with legal obligations
We will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
Service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., hosting providers, IT support)
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Payment processors (if applicable)
All third parties are required to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:
Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Disclosure or alteration
However, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
Enhance user experience
Analyse website traffic
Improve functionality
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
McCarthy’s Trim
Website: https://www.mccarthystrim.co.za/
Email: enquires@mccarthystrim.co.za
Phone: 021 510 3531
Address: C/O Beach and Coronation Road Maitland, Cape Town