Leads Under Control LLC ("SparkBNB," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the SparkBNB platform ("Platform").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Name, email address, phone number, password
- Profile information: Profile photo, bio, languages spoken (Cleaners)
- Property information: Address, property type, size, access instructions, photos
- Payment information: Credit/debit card details (processed and stored by Stripe, not by us), bank account information for payouts (processed by Stripe Connect)
- Identity verification: Government-issued ID, selfie, proof of address (for Cleaner verification)
- Communications: Messages between Hosts and Cleaners, support inquiries
Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks, interactions
- Location data: GPS coordinates (Cleaners, for check-in verification — only when the app is in use)
- IP address: For security, fraud prevention, and approximate geolocation
- Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide the Platform: Match Hosts with Cleaners, process bookings, facilitate payments
- Verify identity: Background checks (via Checkr), identity verification, fraud prevention
- Process payments: Charge Hosts, pay Cleaners, process refunds (via Stripe)
- Communicate: Send booking confirmations, reminders, completion notifications via email, SMS, and push notifications
- Improve the Platform: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop new features
- Ensure safety: GPS check-in verification, completion photo documentation
- Resolve disputes: Review completion photos, messages, and booking details
- Comply with law: Respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms, report as required
3. Information Sharing
We share your information with:
| Recipient | What We Share | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts (to Cleaners) | Property address, access instructions, booking details | To complete the cleaning job |
| Cleaners (to Hosts) | Name, rating, verification status, completion photos | To provide transparency and trust |
| Stripe | Payment and banking information | To process payments and payouts |
| Checkr | Identity information (Cleaners only) | Background verification |
| Telnyx | Phone numbers | SMS notifications |
| Law enforcement | As required by law | Legal compliance |
We do NOT sell your personal information. We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
- All data transmitted to and from the Platform is encrypted using TLS 1.3
- Payment card information is processed by Stripe (PCI DSS Level 1 certified) and never touches our servers
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
- We conduct regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Identity verification documents are stored encrypted and access-logged
5. Data Retention
- Active accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
- Deleted accounts: Personal data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion, except as required by law (tax records: 7 years, dispute records: 2 years)
- Booking records: Retained for 3 years for dispute resolution and legal compliance
- Completion photos: Retained for 90 days after job completion, then deleted
- Identity documents: Retained while account is active, deleted within 30 days of account deletion
6. Your Rights
All Users
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
Florida Residents
Florida residents may have additional rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (effective July 1, 2024), including the right to access, delete, and correct personal data.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Login sessions, security, preferences (cannot be disabled)
- Analytics cookies: Understanding how users interact with the Platform (can be disabled)
We do NOT use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
The Platform is operated from the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Platform, you consent to this transfer.
10. SMS Communications
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive transactional SMS messages related to your bookings (confirmations, cleaner updates, completion notifications). You may opt out of non-essential SMS by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on booking activity.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
12. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, data requests, or concerns:
- Email: privacy@sparkbnb.com
- Leads Under Control LLC
- Pompano Beach, FL 33060
We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.