Privacy policy.
Effective Date: May 2025
At The Wedding Sitter, we value the privacy of our clients and employees. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure it is protected.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in several ways, including but not limited to:
Client (Parent/Guardian) Information:
Name, address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact details.
Information about the children, including age, medical conditions, allergies, and specific care instructions.
Babysitter (Employee) Information:
Name, address, phone number, email address, and date of birth.
Employment history, certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid), background check details, and other job-related information.
Transaction Information:
Billing and payment details for services rendered.
Communication and feedback provided by clients or babysitters.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
For Clients (Parents/Guardians):
To provide babysitting services and communicate important information related to your bookings.
To process payments for services.
To send confirmations, reminders, and updates regarding your bookings and services.
To respond to inquiries or resolve issues related to services.
For Babysitters (Employees):
To manage employment records and scheduling.
To ensure we are providing the highest quality of care for our clients by verifying certifications, conducting background checks, and maintaining necessary employment documents.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy and security seriously. We employ a variety of security measures to protect personal information, including:
Access Control: Only authorised personnel have access to personal data.
Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not share personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
With Service Providers: We may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers to assist in processing payments, background checks, or facilitating communication.
When Required by Law: We may share information when required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation.
5. Data Retention
We will keep your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information, please contact us directly at theweddingsitternz@gmail.com.
6. Your Rights
As a client or employee, you have the right to:
Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You may request that we update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at theweddingsitternz@gmail.com.