1. Introduction
AM Clean ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our cleaning services or visit our website www.amclean.co.uk.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Property address where cleaning services are to be provided
- Payment information (bank details for invoicing purposes)
- Any specific requirements or preferences for our services
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
Our website does not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies. We do not collect any information automatically when you visit our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and deliver our cleaning services
- To communicate with you about bookings, schedules, and service updates
- To process payments and maintain financial records
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- To improve our services and customer experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfil our contract with you to provide cleaning services
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests in managing and improving our services
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements such as tax and accounting obligations
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., accounting services, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:
- Secure storage of physical and electronic records
- Access controls to limit who can view your information
- Regular review and update of our security practices
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:
- Customer records are retained for 6 years from the end of the last financial year in which services were provided, in accordance with UK tax law
- After this period, we will securely delete or anonymise your personal data
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at scott@amclean.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. International Data Transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. All data is stored and processed within the UK.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.