Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://house-sitting.164news.com (referred to as “House Sitting,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information from users visiting our website and utilizing our services.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of House Sitting’s online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://house-sitting.164news.com.
  2. Any mobile applications or software provided by us.
  3. Online services and tools accessed through our platform.
  4. Interactions between users and House Sitting through emails, phone calls, text messages, or other communication channels.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services linked from our website, as they have their own privacy policies governing data handling practices.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which House Sitting processes personal data:

  1. Account Management: When you create an account with us, we collect and store your account information, including usernames, passwords (hashed), and contact details.
  2. Payment Information: We securely process payment details for transactions made through our platform, such as credit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history.
  3. Financial Records: For services involving financial transactions, we may collect and store additional financial information for auditing and fraud prevention purposes.
  4. Purchase Behavior: We track purchase-related data, such as items viewed, purchased, or abandoned in your shopping cart.
  5. Device Identifiers: Our systems may gather unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, mobile advertising IDs, and device type, to enhance user experience and deliver targeted content.
  6. Location Data: With your consent, we can access and store your location data to provide personalized services and recommendations.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: We encourage users to share feedback and reviews, which include personal experiences and opinions.
  8. Social Media Interaction: If you choose to connect our platform with your social media accounts, we may access and collect information from these platforms (e.g., name, profile picture, connections).
  9. Product Interest: We log the products or services that interest you, allowing us to personalize recommendations and improve our offerings.

Personal Data Collection Methods

We gather personal data through various means:

  1. User Input: When you voluntarily provide information, such as filling out forms, creating an account, or participating in surveys, we collect this data directly from you.
  2. Automated Technologies: Our website and applications use cookies (as explained below) and other technologies to automatically gather certain information when you interact with our services.
  3. Third-Party Providers: We may receive personal data about you from third parties, such as payment processors, advertising networks, or business partners, who operate under their own privacy policies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

House Sitting uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve various purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionality, such as remembering login details and maintaining session state while you navigate our site.
  2. Preference Cookies: They remember your preferences, such as language settings and display choices.
  3. Analytics Cookies: We use these to gather data on how visitors interact with our website, providing insights for improvement and personalization.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Data Retention and Deletion

House Sitting retains personal data only for as long as necessary or permitted by law:

  1. Legal Requirements: We may store data longer than required to comply with legal obligations, such as tax regulations or litigation needs.
  2. Business Needs: Personal data is retained to serve legitimate business purposes, including improving our services, conducting analytics, and ensuring seamless user experiences.
  3. Data Anonymization: Once the retention period ends, personal data may be anonymized for internal analysis and research purposes while preserving its original form for minimal or no longer identifiable uses.
  4. User Deletion: Users can request the deletion of their personal information from our systems, subject to legal and regulatory obligations that may require us to retain certain records.

Your Rights (Dependent on Location)

The data privacy regulations in your jurisdiction may grant you specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights can include:

  1. Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  4. Restriction: Limit how we process your data under specific conditions.
  5. Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured format, portable between different services.
  6. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: Ensure that exercising your rights does not negatively impact your interactions with House Sitting.
  8. Appeals and Complaints: File appeals or complaints with our privacy team or relevant supervisory authorities.

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy team at privacy@house-sitting.164news.com or via mail to:

House Sitting Privacy Team
[Address]

Changes to Privacy Policy

House Sitting reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post a noticeable notification on our website if there are significant changes, and we encourage users to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding privacy, data protection, or this policy, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@house-sitting.164news.com
  • Mail: House Sitting Privacy Team, [Address]