Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

At Kleen Shine Services, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services, website, and communication channels.

We are committed to handling your data responsibly, securely, and in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant UK privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Kleen Shine Services

We are a UK-based professional cleaning and emotional support company serving vulnerable adults, individuals with hoarding tendencies, and general domestic clients.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Personal Details

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Home address

  • Emergency contact information

b. Sensitive Information (only where necessary)

  • Mental health notes or emotional wellbeing disclosures (shared voluntarily or by referral bodies)

  • Information from social workers or referring professionals

c. Service Details

  • Property type and condition

  • Preferred services

  • Service history

  • Images of property (before/after photos with consent)

d. Website Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Referral source

e. Communications

  • Emails

  • Contact form submissions

  • WhatsApp and call logs

  • Feedback and testimonials

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you (e.g. contact forms, phone calls, WhatsApp, email)

  • Through referral partners (with consent)

  • Via our website and analytics tools (cookies)

  • From service delivery (photos, service notes, welfare check reports)

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We only collect data when it is necessary to:

  • Deliver our services effectively and safely

  • Schedule and manage appointments

  • Communicate with clients and referrers

  • Conduct welfare checks or emotional support

  • Respond to inquiries and feedback

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and safeguarding obligations

  • Improve our website, services, and client experience

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases for collecting and using your data:

  • Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose.

  • Contract: Processing is necessary for fulfilling our service agreement with you.

  • Legal obligation: Processing is required to comply with UK laws (e.g. safeguarding, health & safety).

  • Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, except where overridden by your rights.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We store your personal data securely using encrypted systems and protected storage. Access is limited to authorised staff and partners only.

Security measures include:

  • Password-protected devices and cloud accounts

  • Encrypted email and form submissions

  • Regular system updates and staff training

  • Secure disposal of sensitive printed materials

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information to any third parties.

However, we may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Referral agencies or social workers (with permission)

  • Emergency services, if a safeguarding concern arises

  • IT service providers and CRM platforms (for secure data management)

  • Regulatory authorities where legally required

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and bound by confidentiality agreements.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations

  • Address potential disputes or safeguarding reports

Generally, we keep service-related data for up to 6 years, after which it will be securely deleted unless required for ongoing support or compliance.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK GDPR:

  • Right to access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data (in certain situations)

  • Right to restrict processing – Limit how we use your data

  • Right to data portability – Request your data in a machine-readable format

  • Right to object – Object to specific uses of your data

  • Right to withdraw consent – If consent was the legal basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@kleenshine.co.uk

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for functionality

  • Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Performance tracking

  • Security and spam protection

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us for immediate deletion.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our services. The latest version will always be posted on our website. Please check regularly for updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

Kleen Shine Services