This privacy policy explains how we treat your ‘Personally Identifiable Information’, as this Application may collect some Personal Data. The Data Controller & Owner is:

Managing Director
Maintenance Desk Ltd.
124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
email@hellomaintenance.co.uk

Among the types of Personal Data that this Application collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: name, phone number, address, email address, Cookies and Usage Data. Other Personal Data collected may be described in other sections of this Privacy Policy or by dedicated explanation text contextually with the data collection. The Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or collected automatically when using this Application. Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools – by this Application or by the owners of third-party services used by this Application, unless stated otherwise, serves to identify Users and remember their preferences, for the sole purpose of providing the service required by the User. Failure to provide certain Personal Data may make it impossible for this Application to provide services. Users are responsible for any Personal Data of third parties obtained, published or shared through this Application and confirm that they have the third party’s consent to provide the Data to the Owner.

Methods of processing
The Data Controller processes the Data of Users in a proper manner and shall take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorised destruction of the Data. The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organisational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Data Controller, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of the site (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Data Controller at any time.

Place
The Data is processed at the Data Controller’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved with the processing are located. For further information, please contact the Data Controller.

Retention Time
The Data is kept for the time necessary to provide the service requested by the User, or stated by the purposes outlined in this document, and the User can always request that the Data Controller suspend or remove the data.

The use of the Collected Data
The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its services, as well as for the following purposes: Contacting the User, Analytics, Content performance and features testing (A/B testing) and Managing contacts and sending messages. The Personal Data used for each purpose is outlined in the specific sections of this document.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data
Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:

1. Analytics:
The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyse web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behaviour.
Google Analytics (Google Inc.) Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of this Application, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy – Opt Out
Content Performance and Features Testing (A/B testing):
The services contained in this section allow the Owner to track and analyse the User response concerning web traffic or behaviour regarding changes to the structure, text or any other component of this Application.
Google Website Optimizer (Google Inc.) Google Website Optimizer is an A/B testing service provided by Google Inc. Google may use Personal Data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.
Personal Data collected: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy
2. Contacting The User:
Contact Forms (This Application) By filling in the forms: “Let’s Go!” and “REQUEST A SERVICE” with their Data, the User authorises this Application to use these details to reply to requests for information, troubleshooting help, property maintenance services, repairs or any other kind of request as indicated by the form’s header.
Personal Data collected: name, address, nature of the property maintenance issue or repair required, email address and phone number.
3. The chat service provided by the chat widget named “Anna” requires the following additional Privacy Terms:

Privacy Policy for Anna Chatbot on HelloMaintenance.co.uk

Introduction

Maintenance Desk Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our chatbot, Anna, on our website HelloMaintenance.co.uk.

Information We Collect

When you interact with Anna, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, home address, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Business Information: This includes your letting agent and landlord details, property details, and any other information relevant to your property maintenance needs.
• Technical Information: This includes your IP address, device information, browser type, and other technical details about your interaction with Anna.
• Communication Data: This includes transcripts of your conversations with Anna and any files or documents you share.
We may also collect any other information you voluntarily provide during your interaction with Anna.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide advice, offer customer service, schedule service appointments, and personalise your experience with Anna.
• To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, promotional materials, or other information related to our services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• To Analyse and Optimise: We may use aggregated and anonymised data to analyse trends, monitor usage patterns, and improve the functionality and performance of Anna.
Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website, provide our services, and process your information. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
• Other Maintenance Desk Entities: We may share your information with other entities within the Maintenance Desk Ltd. group for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You can request that we delete your data at any time.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Erase: Request that we delete your personal data.
• Restrict Processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to another controller.
• Object: Object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
4. Managing Contacts and Sending Messages
This type of service makes it possible to manage a database of email contacts, phone contacts or any other contact information to communicate with the User. These services may also collect data concerning the date and time when the message was viewed by the User, as well as when the User interacted with it, such as by clicking on links included in the message.
MailChimp (The Rocket Science Group, LLC.) MailChimp is an email address management and message sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group, LLC.
Personal Data collected: email address.
Place of processing: US – Privacy Policy
Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing
Legal Action
The User’s Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Data Controller, in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of this Application or the related services. The User declares to be aware that the Data Controller may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.
Additional Information About User’s Personal Data
In addition to the information contained in this Privacy Policy, this Application may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.
System Logs and Maintenance
For operation and maintenance purposes, this Application and any third party services may collect files that record interaction with this Application (System logs) or use for this purpose other Personal Data (such as IP Address).
Information not Contained in this Policy
More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Data Controller at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.
The Rights of Users
Users have the right, at any time, to know whether their Personal Data has been stored and can consult the Data Controller to learn about their contents and origin, to verify their accuracy or to ask for them to be supplemented, cancelled, updated or corrected, or for their transformation into anonymous format or to block any data held in violation of the law, as well as to oppose their treatment for any and all legitimate reasons. Requests should be sent to the Data Controller at the contact information set out above. This Application does not support “Do Not Track” requests. To determine whether any of the third party services it uses honour the “Do Not Track” requests, please read their privacy policies.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time by giving notice to its Users on this page. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom. If a User objects to any of the changes to the Policy, the User must cease using this Application and can request that the Data Controller remove the Personal Data. Unless stated otherwise, the then-current Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Data the Data Controller has about Users.
Definitions and Legal References
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information regarding a natural person, a legal person, an institution or an association, which is, or can be, identified, even indirectly, by reference to any other information, including a personal identification number.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically from this Application (or third-party services employed in this Application), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilised by the Users who use this Application, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilised to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server’s answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilised by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Application) and the details about the path followed within the Application with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User’s IT environment.
User
The individual using this Application, which must coincide with or be authorised by the Data Subject, to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Subject
The legal or natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Data Supervisor)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organisation authorised by the Data Controller to process the Personal Data in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural person, legal person, public administration or any other body, association or organisation with the right, also jointly with another Data Controller, to make decisions regarding the purposes, and the methods of processing of Personal Data and the means used, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of this Application. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of this Application.
This Application
The hardware or software tool by which the Personal Data of the User is collected.
Cookies
Small piece of data stored in the User’s device.
Legal information
Notice to European Users: this privacy statement has been prepared in fulfilment of the obligations under Art. 10 of EC Directive n. 95/46/EC, and under the provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC, as revised by Directive 2009/136/EC, on the subject of Cookies.
This Privacy Policy relates solely to this Application
Last Edited on 06/07/2024