Privacy policy for Sentinel Credit Services. For more information, visit here.
1. What Information Do We Collect and Why?
When you engage with our services as a business or authorised representative of a business, we collect business-related information, including:
- Business Name
- Contact Details (email, phone)
- Business Address
- Bank Account or Payment Information (for payment processing)
- Company Registration Details (if applicable)
- IP Address and Usage Data (when interacting with our website)
This information is essential for processing debt collection, facilitating transactions, and providing customer support.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the business information you provide to:
- Process payments for business debts.
- Provide debt collection services or updates on business accounts.
- Communicate regarding services and transactions (by phone, email, or other means).
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations related to debt recovery.
We will not use your information for any other purpose without your consent, including marketing.
3. Consent and Withdrawal of Consent
By submitting your business information to us, you consent to our collection, storage, and use of it as described in this Privacy Policy.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via:
- Email: contact@scs-nz.com
- Mail: Sentinel Credit Services Limited, 3 Rawhiti Street, Hamilton, 3204
Please note that if you withdraw consent for data processing, we may no longer be able to provide services related to debt collection. If you are a debtor of a client, we reserve the right to refuse your request unless all debts have been settled.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your business information with third-party service providers only as necessary to assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, legal services) and as required by law.
For example, if payments are processed, your information may be shared with credit card processors or banks. These providers have their own privacy policies, so we recommend reviewing them.
We will never sell or lease your business information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party services or websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure payment protocols (SSL, AES-256), to protect your business data. However, no online system is completely secure. We strive to safeguard your data, but we cannot guarantee complete security.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and collect website analytics. These help us understand how our site is used and improve your interaction with it.
- Session Cookies: To store session-specific data, like login status.
- Analytics Cookies: To track site usage and user activity.
You can opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but please be aware that this may impact your ability to use some features of our website.
8. Age of Consent
Our services are intended for use by businesses. By accessing or using our services, you confirm that you are authorised to act on behalf of a business and that you are at least 18 years of age or have the legal authority to provide the business information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted here with an updated date. If there are material changes, we will notify you directly.
10. Your Rights and Contact Information
You have the right to access, correct, or request the removal of your business-related information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: contact@scs-nz.com
- Mail: Sentinel Credit Services Limited, 3 Rawhiti Street, Hamilton, 3204