Privacy Policy – Little Skips
Last Updated: 11 November 2025
1. Introduction
Little Skips (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, use our services, or communicate with us.
By using our website www.littleskips.co.za (the “Site”) and our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and data about your use of our Site.
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Contact Forms: When you fill out a contact form on our Site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide about your skip hire needs.
Newsletter Subscription: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
Communications: When you communicate with us via email, WhatsApp, or phone (using the number 072 478 6070), we collect the content of those communications and your contact details.
b) Information Collected Automatically:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service, to collect anonymised data about how you use our Site. This may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage statistics. This helps us improve our website and services.
Cookies: Our Site uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how our Site is used and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and maintain our skip hire services.
To process your enquiries, bookings, and requests.
To communicate with you, including responding to your queries via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp.
To send you marketing and promotional communications (like our newsletter) if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt-out at any time.
To analyse and improve the performance and content of our website using Google Analytics data.
To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)
In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, we process your personal information based on the following grounds:
Consent: For sending marketing newsletters, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfil our obligations to you when you book a skip, such as processing your order and delivering the skip.
Legitimate Interests: To communicate with you about your enquiries and to improve our website and services for analytical purposes.
5. How We Share Your Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., our web hosting provider) and conducting our business (e.g., email marketing service for newsletters), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
6. Data Storage and Security
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under POPIA)
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions.
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Little Skips
Email: info@littleskips.co.za
Phone: 072 478 6070
Paarl Office: 4A Verster Street, Paarl CBD, Paarl, 7646
Kraaifontein Office: 16 Bear Lane, Zoo Park, Kraaifontein, 7570
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: 11 November 2025
1. Introduction
Little Skips (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, use our services, or communicate with us.
By using our website www.littleskips.co.za (the “Site”) and our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and data about your use of our Site.
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:
Contact Forms: When you fill out a contact form on our Site, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide about your skip hire needs.
Newsletter Subscription: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
Communications: When you communicate with us via email, WhatsApp, or phone (using the number 072 478 6070), we collect the content of those communications and your contact details.
b) Information Collected Automatically:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service, to collect anonymised data about how you use our Site. This may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage statistics. This helps us improve our website and services.
Cookies: Our Site uses “cookies” to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how our Site is used and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and maintain our skip hire services.
To process your enquiries, bookings, and requests.
To communicate with you, including responding to your queries via contact forms, email, or WhatsApp.
To send you marketing and promotional communications (like our newsletter) if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt-out at any time.
To analyse and improve the performance and content of our website using Google Analytics data.
To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA Compliance)
In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, we process your personal information based on the following grounds:
Consent: For sending marketing newsletters, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfil our obligations to you when you book a skip, such as processing your order and delivering the skip.
Legitimate Interests: To communicate with you about your enquiries and to improve our website and services for analytical purposes.
5. How We Share Your Information
We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (e.g., our web hosting provider) and conducting our business (e.g., email marketing service for newsletters), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
6. Data Storage and Security
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under POPIA)
You have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions.
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Little Skips
Email: info@littleskips.co.za
Phone: 072 478 6070
Paarl Office: 4A Verster Street, Paarl CBD, Paarl, 7646
Kraaifontein Office: 16 Bear Lane, Zoo Park, Kraaifontein, 7570
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
