1. Who We Are
Cleaning Company Sydney ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at cleaningcompanysydney.com.au and provides professional cleaning services across greater Sydney, NSW, Australia. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers, website visitors, and anyone who contacts us.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we share it with, and how you can exercise your rights. It applies to all interactions with our website, our booking process, our cleaners, and any communication with our team.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
Information you give us directly
- Your name and contact details (phone number, email address)
- Your service address and property details (number of bedrooms, bathrooms)
- Booking preferences, dates, and service type selected
- Payment information (processed securely — we do not store card numbers)
- Messages, feedback, and enquiries submitted via our contact form or email
- Reviews or testimonials you provide voluntarily
Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate location (suburb/city level only)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URL
- Cookie data (see Section 7 for details)
- Google Analytics data including session duration and traffic source
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and confirm your cleaning bookings
- To contact you about your booking, scheduling, or service updates
- To send you a quote based on your property details
- To process payments for cleaning services
- To send you post-service follow-up messages including review requests
- To improve our website, content, and service based on usage data
- To respond to your enquiries, complaints, or feedback
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations in NSW and Australia
- To send you occasional service updates or promotions (only with your consent)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Our cleaning team: The cleaner assigned to your booking will receive your name, address, and booking details necessary to complete the job
- Payment processors: Stripe or equivalent payment gateway — your payment details are transmitted directly to the processor and never stored on our servers
- Google Analytics: Anonymised usage data used to understand how our website is used and improve our content
- Email and SMS providers: Used to send booking confirmations and review requests — your email/phone is shared only as needed to deliver these messages
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority in Australia
5. How We Store and Protect Your Information
Your personal information is stored securely on Australian-based servers. We use industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all pages of this website (HTTPS)
- Password-protected access to our booking and CRM systems
- Limited staff access — only team members who need the information to do their job can access it
- Regular security reviews of our data storage and processing systems
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations. Booking and payment records are retained for 7 years as required by Australian tax law. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).
6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that inaccurate or outdated information be corrected
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (where permitted by law)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from any marketing communications at any time
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au if you believe we have mishandled your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@cleaningcompanysydney.com.au or call 0468 285 590. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to improve your experience and understand how our site is used. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g. quote form, session management)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics collects anonymised data about how visitors use our site. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Marketing cookies: Only used if you have consented to receive targeted advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website including our quote form.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including Google reviews, social media platforms, and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: info@cleaningcompanysydney.com.au
- Phone: 0468 285 590 (Mon–Sun 8am–9pm)
- Website: cleaningcompanysydney.com.au/contact/
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.