Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
1. Introduction
The Collective Cleaners ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Service preferences and booking details
- Property information and access instructions
- Communication preferences and feedback
- Application information if you apply to become a cleaner
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and manage bookings and payments
- Connect customers with cleaning professionals
- Communicate with you about your bookings, services, and account
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and data analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
4.2 Cleaning Professionals
When you book a service, we share necessary information (name, contact details, service address, and booking details) with the assigned cleaning professional to enable them to provide the service.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
We use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Personalization and user preferences
- Marketing and advertising (with your consent)
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Collective Cleaners
Email: info@thecollectivecleaners.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: Serving the greater metropolitan area