Trusted Company List – South Africa
Effective Date: January 2026
1. Who We Are
Trusted Company List is an independent online business directory platform.
Our website address is:
👉 https://trustedcompanylist.com/en-za/
We publish publicly available business information to assist users in comparing and contacting companies more easily.
We do not sell the products or services of the businesses listed on this website.
2. Purpose of This Website
Trusted Company List operates as an informational business directory.
The businesses displayed on this website:
- Are not owned by us
- Are not sold by us
- Are not directly affiliated with us
- Are listed for informational purposes only
Our objective is to organise publicly available business information in a structured and accessible format.
3. Information We Collect
A. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Information entered into the comment form
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string
This information is used for spam detection and website security.
An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
B. User Accounts (If Enabled)
If user registration is available, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile information
Users may access, update, or delete their personal information at any time (except for username changes).
Website administrators may also manage this information.
4. Source of Business Information
Business listings displayed on this website are compiled from:
- Publicly available sources
- Google Maps
- Official company websites
- Public business directories
- Information voluntarily provided by businesses
We do not claim ownership of this business information.
5. Accuracy of Listings
While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information:
- Telephone numbers may change
- Addresses may be updated
- Businesses may cease operations
- Information may become outdated
We do not guarantee that all listings are complete, accurate, or current.
If you identify inaccurate information, please contact us.
6. Rights of Business Owners
If you are the owner of a listed business and wish to:
- Update business details
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request removal of your listing
Please contact us via our website.
Legitimate requests will be reviewed within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Store comment information
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve user experience
Login cookies last up to two days.
Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for up to two weeks.
Comment cookies last for one year.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Embedded Content from Third Parties
Articles may include embedded content such as videos, images, or external articles.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly.
These third-party websites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
9. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
10. Data Retention
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.
Registered user information is stored until the account is deleted.
Certain information may be retained to comply with legal, regulatory, or security obligations.
11. Your Rights Under POPIA
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, individuals have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable
- Object to the processing of personal information
- Lodge a complaint
If you have a privacy concern, please contact us first.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
12. International Transfers of Information
Depending on hosting providers and integrated services, personal information may be processed outside South Africa.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, correction requests, or business listing removal requests, please contact us via our website contact page.