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Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY 

Last Updated: 25-06-2026

 

1. Introduction

Kynknock Ltd t/a Cleaner Network ("Cleaner Network", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information fairly, lawfully and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use the Cleaner Network website, mobile applications and related services.

We process personal data in accordance with:

- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR")

- Irish Data Protection Act 2018

- Other applicable Irish and European data protection laws

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2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Kynknock Ltd t/a Cleaner Network

Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland

Email: privacy@cleaner.network

Website: www.cleaner.network

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3. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to:

- Customers

- Cleaners using the Cleaner Network platform

- Website visitors

- Mobile app users

- Anyone contacting Cleaner Network

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4. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Cleaner Network, we may collect:

Identity Information

- Name

- Postal address

- Email address

- Telephone number

Account Information

- Username

- Password (encrypted)

- Login history

Booking Information

- Property address

- Cleaning requirements

- Booking dates and times

- Property access information

- Special instructions

- Photographs voluntarily uploaded by customers

Payment Information

Where card payments are made:

- payment reference

- transaction details

- payment status

Cleaner Network does not store your full credit or debit card details.

Card payments are securely processed by Stripe.

Communications

Records of emails, telephone calls, online chat and customer support enquiries.

Technical Information

- IP address

- Browser

- Device type

- Operating system

- Cookie information

- Website usage statistics

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5. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

- create your account

- arrange bookings

- match customers with cleaners

- communicate regarding bookings

- process payments

- provide customer support

- improve our services

- prevent fraud

- comply with legal obligations

- send service updates

- send marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law

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6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Contract To:

- create accounts

- arrange bookings

- process payments

- provide customer support

Legitimate Interests

To:

- improve Cleaner Network

- secure our systems

- prevent fraud

- resolve disputes

- operate our business efficiently

Legal Obligations

To comply with:

- taxation law

- accounting requirements

- court orders

- regulatory obligations

Consent

Where required for:

- email marketing

- SMS marketing

- optional cookies

- location services

You may withdraw consent at any time.

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7. Sharing Information

Cleaner Network only shares personal information where necessary.

We may share information with:

Independent Cleaners

To complete a booking we may share:

- customer name

- address

- contact details

- booking information

- photographs uploaded by the customer

- special instructions

Cleaners are independent contractors and are responsible for handling personal information lawfully.

Payment Providers

Card payments are processed securely by Stripe or another approved payment processor.

Professional Advisers

Where necessary we may share information with:

- accountants

- solicitors

- insurers

- IT providers

- fraud prevention services

Where legally required we may also disclose information to regulators or law enforcement agencies.

We never sell your personal information.

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8. Payments

Customers may choose either:

Cash

Where customers pay the cleaner directly in cash:

- Cleaner Network does not receive payment from the customer.

- Cleaner Network does not charge the customer a Platform Fee.

Card

Where customers choose card payment:

- payment is processed securely by Stripe

- Cleaner Network deducts its Platform Fee together with applicable third-party payment processing charges before remitting the remaining balance to the cleaner

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9. International Transfers

Some trusted service providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, Cleaner Network ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under GDPR.

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10. Data Retention

Typical retention periods include:

Information| Retention

Customer accounts| Up to 7 years after last booking

Booking records| Up to 7 years

Financial records| Minimum 6 years

Customer enquiries| Up to 24 months

Marketing preferences| Until withdrawn

Cleaner records| Up to 7 years after leaving the platform

Information is securely deleted or anonymised once no longer required.

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11. Security

Cleaner Network uses appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

- encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)

- secure hosting

- password protection

- restricted access

- secure payment providers

- regular software updates

Although no online system can guarantee complete security, we continually work to protect your information.

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12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- access your personal information

- correct inaccurate information

- request deletion

- restrict processing

- object to processing

- receive a copy of your information

- withdraw consent

- complain to the Data Protection Commission

Requests should be sent to:

privacy@cleaner.network

We normally respond within one month.

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13. Children's Privacy

Cleaner Network is intended for people aged 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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14. Data Breaches

Where required by law, Cleaner Network will notify the Data Protection Commission and affected individuals of reportable personal data breaches.

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15. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

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16. Contact Us

Kynknock Ltd t/a Cleaner Network

Baltimore, Co. Cork, P81 PK28, Ireland

Email: privacy@cleaner.network

Website: www.cleaner.network

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17. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.

Data Protection Commission

21 Fitzwilliam Square South

Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie