Privacy Policy | Tel Bill Services

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024  |  Effective Date: January 1, 2024

📅 This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. Please review it periodically for changes.

🏢 1. Who We Are

Tel Bill Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent mobile top-up and telecom bill payment service operating at www.telbillservices.com. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any major telecommunications carrier including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or others.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services.

📥 2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to process your transactions and provide our services:

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Full name and contact information
  • Email address and phone number
  • Mobile number to be topped up or billed
  • Payment information (credit/debit card details processed via secure third-party processors)
  • Billing address

Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address and general location (city/country level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring URL
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

⚠️ We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. All payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors.

⚙️ 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To process and complete your mobile top-up or bill payment transactions
  • To send transaction confirmations and receipts via email
  • To respond to your customer service inquiries
  • To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To improve our website and service quality
  • To send service-related updates (not marketing, unless you opt in)

We do not use your data for targeted advertising, profiling, or sell your data to any third party for commercial purposes.

🔒 4. Data Security

Protecting your data is our top priority. We implement the following security measures:

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SSL Encryption

All data transmitted through our site is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

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Secure Payments

Payment data is processed via PCI-DSS compliant third-party gateways.

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Data Minimization

We only collect data that is strictly necessary for your transaction.

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Access Controls

Your data is only accessible to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Please protect your account credentials and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

🤝 5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: To complete your transaction (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar services).
  • Telecom Carriers: Your mobile number is shared with the carrier only to execute your top-up or payment.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
  • Fraud Prevention: To prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our users.

All third-party service providers are required to protect your data and may not use it for any purpose beyond providing services to us.

👤 6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of any marketing communications at any time.
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@telbillservices.com or call (866) 849-3947.

🍪 7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. We use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (anonymized data).
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

👶 8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

🔄 9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

📬 10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

📞 (866) 849-3947  |  ✉️ info@telbillservices.com

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