Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 8, 2025
Introduction
HandyPeople Emergency Services ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Request emergency service via phone or our contact form
- Communicate with us via phone, email, or text message
- Leave a review or testimonial
This may include:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Service address
- Description of your emergency or service need
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device type and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide emergency repair services
- Communicate with you about your service request
- Send appointment confirmations and updates via SMS or email
- Process payments
- Improve our website and services
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
Phone Call Recording
For quality assurance and training purposes, phone calls to our emergency line may be recorded. By calling our service line, you consent to this recording. Recordings are stored securely and retained for up to 12 months.
SMS Communications
When you provide your phone number, we may send SMS messages for:
- Appointment confirmations
- Technician arrival updates
- Service follow-ups
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS communications.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (payment processors, scheduling software, analytics providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use the following services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- CallRail (phone call tracking)
- Tidio (live chat)
- Hotjar (heatmaps and session recordings)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Service records are typically retained for 7 years.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Phone: 778-402-0070
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Victoria, BC, Canada