Introduction
Kempt ("we," "us," "our") operates a marketplace platform connecting customers with independent cleaning professionals. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our Platform.
Privacy-first approach: We believe in protecting your privacy. Customer addresses are never publicly displayed, and we share location information only with subscribed cleaners for service delivery purposes.
By using Kempt, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please also review our Terms of Service.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
- Profile Information: Profile photos, bio, service preferences (cleaners), cleaning preferences (customers)
- Service Addresses: Street addresses where cleaning services are performed (customers only)
- Payment Information: Payment method details (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full payment card details)
- Messages: Communications sent through our messaging system
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Platform
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or user-provided city/region for discovery purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Platform Services: Enable subscriptions, scheduling, messaging, and payment processing
- Facilitate Service Delivery: Share service addresses with subscribed cleaners for booking fulfillment
- Process Payments: Work with Stripe to handle subscription billing and booking payments
- Improve the Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide assistance
- Safety and Security: Detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain Platform integrity
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
How We Share Your Information
We share your information in the following circumstances:
With Cleaners (for Service Delivery)
When you subscribe to a cleaner and book services, we share your name, contact information, and service address with that cleaner to enable service delivery. Cleaners are independent professionals and are responsible for protecting the information you share with them.
With Service Providers
- Stripe: Payment processing and subscription billing
- Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
- Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and data storage providers
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Kempt, our users, or the public.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
Address and Location Privacy
Customer addresses are never publicly displayed. We take privacy seriously and implement the following protections:
- Service addresses are visible only to cleaners you have subscribed to
- Approximate location (city/region) may be used for discovery and matching
- Exact addresses are never shown in cleaner search results or public profiles
- Location data is encrypted in transit and at rest
For more details on address handling, see our Help Center.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services, resolve disputes, or enforce our Terms
- Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
You may request account deletion through the Platform settings or by contacting support. Upon deletion, we will remove or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial records, dispute resolution).
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- Secure authentication and password hashing
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls and least-privilege principles
However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your account settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service-related emails may still be sent)
To exercise these rights, contact us through the Help Center or email privacy@kempt.com.
Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify users through the Platform or via email for significant changes.
Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
- Through our Help Center
- Email: privacy@kempt.com