Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how CleanRoute protects and manages your personal information.

Last Updated: December 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us when using our services:

  • • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • • Service address and location information
  • • Payment information (processed securely through third parties)
  • • Service preferences and special instructions
  • • Communication history with our team

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

  • • IP address and browser information
  • • Device type and operating system
  • • Website usage data and analytics
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • • Performance and error data

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

We use your personal information to provide, maintain, and improve our cleaning services, including scheduling, service execution, and customer support.

Communication

We use your contact information to send service confirmations, scheduling updates, promotional offers (with your consent), and respond to your inquiries.

Business Operations

Your information helps us process payments, manage our business operations, conduct quality assurance, and comply with legal obligations.

Website Improvement

Technical information helps us analyze website performance, improve user experience, and develop new features based on usage patterns.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

CleanRoute never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Authorized Sharing

  • Service providers (payment processors, cloud hosting)
  • Legal compliance and law enforcement
  • Business transfers (mergers, acquisitions)
  • With your explicit consent

Data Protection

All third-party service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Example: Our payment processor (Stripe) processes your payment information securely but does not store your complete card details on our servers.

Data Security Measures

Encryption

All data transmission is protected using industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption protocols.

Secure Infrastructure

Our servers are hosted in secure, monitored data centers with regular security audits.

Access Control

Limited employee access with multi-factor authentication and regular security training.

Security Best Practices

  • • Regular security updates and patches
  • • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • • Regular data backups with encryption
  • • Employee background checks and NDAs
  • • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • • Compliance with PCI DSS for payment data

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information in certain circumstances.

Objection

Object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience and understand how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality and security. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand website usage to improve performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security

Safari: Preferences → Privacy

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

Active Customer Data

Retained while you have an active account or ongoing service relationship.

Service Records

Kept for 7 years for tax, legal, and quality assurance purposes.

Marketing Data

Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Secure Deletion

When we delete your data, we use secure deletion methods that prevent data recovery. This includes:

  • • Overwriting stored data with random patterns
  • • Removing data from backup systems
  • • Destroying physical storage media when necessary
  • • Documenting deletion activities for compliance

Important: We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention.

International Data Transfers

Global Operations

CleanRoute operates primarily in the Philippines, but may transfer your data to service providers in other countries to provide our services effectively.

Transfer Safeguards

Adequacy Decisions

We transfer data to countries with adequate data protection laws.

Standard Contractual Clauses

EU-approved contractual protections for data transfers.

Certification Programs

Compliance with recognized data protection certifications.

Service Provider Locations

Cloud Hosting: United States, Singapore

Payment Processing: United States, Ireland

Customer Support: Philippines, India

Analytics: United States, European Union

Your Rights: You have the same privacy rights regardless of where your data is processed.

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Parental Consent

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

  • • Age verification during account creation
  • • Parental notification for data collection
  • • Immediate deletion upon discovery

Parental Rights

Parents and guardians can contact us to:

  • • Review their child's information
  • • Request deletion of child's data
  • • Refuse further data collection
  • • Update or correct information

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes.

How We'll Notify You

Prominent notice on our website
Effective date clearly stated

Your Options

If you disagree with the updated policy:

  • • Stop using our services
  • • Request data deletion
  • • Contact us to discuss concerns
  • • Adjust your privacy settings

Contact Information

Privacy Officer Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email

[email protected]

We respond within 48 hours

Phone

+63 2 8524 0045

Monday-Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Address

Rockwell Center
Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines

Data Protection Authority

You may also file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (Philippines) if you believe your rights have been violated.