Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

PIRTEK — SMS & PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 2026

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SMS MESSAGING PROGRAM

Program Name: PIRTEK Service Alerts

Program Description: PIRTEK Service Alerts is a transactional SMS notification program that sends job status updates, dispatch confirmations, and service completion notices to customers and staff who have opted in. Messages are sent by PIRTEK USA locations using the PIRTEK service management platform.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on service activity. You may receive up to one (1) message per job status update. Most users receive between 1–5 messages per service request.

Message & Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless provider for details about your plan.

Opt-Out: To stop receiving SMS messages at any time, reply STOP to any message. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages will be sent.

Help: For help, reply HELP to any message or contact your PIRTEK location directly.

Support: For questions about the SMS program, email us at support@pirtekusa.com or contact your local PIRTEK service center.

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1. INTRODUCTION

PIRTEK ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions explain how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our service management platform and SMS notification program.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information
• Full name and email address
• Job title and company affiliation
• Phone number (for SMS notifications, with your consent)
• Account role and department assignment

Job & Service Request Data
• Service request descriptions and details
• Equipment type, asset IDs, and job addresses
• Uploaded files (photos, field reports, invoices, parts lists)
• Job status updates and notes
• Purchase order and invoice numbers

Communication Records
• Email notifications sent and received
• SMS messages sent (with your opt-in consent)
• Audit logs of system activity

Usage Data
• Login timestamps and IP addresses
• Pages viewed and actions performed within the platform

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information collected solely to:
• Provide and operate the PIRTEK service management platform
• Process and manage service requests and field reports
• Send job status notifications via email or SMS (SMS only with your explicit consent)
• Maintain audit trails for compliance and security
• Facilitate communication between customers, field technicians, and PIRTEK staff
• Improve platform performance and user experience

4. DATA SHARING — WE DO NOT SELL OR SHARE YOUR DATA

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Your data is used exclusively within the PIRTEK service management platform. The only external services used are:
• Twilio — for SMS delivery (messages you have opted into)
• SendGrid — for transactional email delivery
• Our hosting provider — for secure cloud storage

These service providers act as data processors and are contractually required to protect your information.

5. SMS CONSENT & OPT-IN / OPT-OUT

SMS notifications are strictly opt-in. You will receive an opt-in request before any SMS messages are sent. You will be required to type START in response to this opt-in request before receiving additional messages. 

To opt out, reply STOP to any message at any time. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages will be sent.

To get help, reply HELP to any message. You may also contact your PIRTEK location or email support@pirtekusa.com.

Message and data rates may apply.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account data by contacting your PIRTEK administrator.

7. SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and audit logging to protect your information.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account data
• Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP

9. CONTACT

For questions about this policy or our SMS program:
Email: support@pirteklockhart.com
Or contact your local PIRTEK service center.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the platform. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.