Handlr Safety Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Your safety is our priority.
Handlr has implemented several measures to protect Customers and Handlrs before, during and after every booking.
1. Identity Verification
Every Handlr must complete:
- Identity verification
- Selfie verification
- Manual approval by Super Admin
Only approved Handlrs may provide services.
2. Secure Payments
All payments must be made through Handlr.
Never:
- Pay cash.
- Transfer money directly.
- Send EFTs outside the platform.
Handlr can only assist with disputes relating to payments made through the platform.
3. GPS Protection
Certain services require:
- GPS check-in
- GPS verification
- Delivery confirmation
GPS records assist with:
- Service verification
- Fraud prevention
- Dispute resolution
4. Messaging Safety
Use only Handlr messaging.
The platform automatically helps detect:
- Phone number sharing
- Email sharing
- Banking details
- Fraud attempts
5. Home Handlr Safety
Customers should:
- Secure valuables before appointments.
- Inform Handlrs of pets.
- Disclose any hazards.
- Ensure safe access to the property.
Handlrs should:
- Respect customers' homes.
- Use equipment safely.
- Report unsafe environments immediately.
6. Runner Handlr Safety
Runner Handlrs must:
- Purchase only approved items.
- Upload receipts.
- Upload photographs where required.
- Obtain approval before exceeding budgets.
Customers should carefully review:
- Receipts
- Photos
- Shopping confirmations
before approving completion.
7. Hospital & Companion Services
Handlrs providing care-related services must:
- Respect patient privacy.
- Maintain professionalism.
- Follow hospital rules.
- Never provide medical advice unless legally qualified to do so.
8. Emergencies
Handlr is not an emergency response service.
In emergencies, users should contact the appropriate emergency services immediately.
9. Fraud Prevention
Handlr actively monitors:
- Fake accounts
- Duplicate identities
- Suspicious bookings
- Payment fraud
- Receipt fraud
- Location fraud
Accounts suspected of fraudulent activity may be suspended pending investigation.
10. Reporting Safety Concerns
Users should report:
- Threats
- Harassment
- Unsafe behaviour
- Fraud
- Illegal requests
through Handlr Support as soon as possible.
11. Safety Commitment
Handlr continually improves its safety systems through:
- Identity verification
- GPS technology
- Payment protection
- Manual account approval
- Fraud monitoring
- Customer feedback
- Platform moderation
Together we create a safer marketplace for everyone.
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