District Sitters ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of users ("you" or "your") of our website, https://www.districtsitter.com/ (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

  • Personal Information: This may include information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, payment information, profile picture, and emergency contact information. If you are a sitter, this may also include information about your qualifications, experience, background check information, and availability. If you are a parent, this may include information about your children, pets, and household needs.  

  • Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the searches you conduct, and the time you spend on the Site.

  • Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.  

  • Location Information: With your permission, we may collect information about your location. This is typically used to connect parents and sitters in the same area.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your activity on our Site. These technologies may be used to personalize your experience and track your usage of the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving the Service: We use your information to provide the services offered on our Site, such as connecting parents with sitters, processing payments, and managing user accounts. We also use your information to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.

  • Communication: We may use your information to contact you with updates, notifications, marketing materials (with your consent), and other information related to the Service.

  • Customer Support: We use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.  

  • Safety and Security: We may use your information to protect the safety and security of our users and our Site. This includes verifying identities and investigating potential misuse of the platform.

  • Background Checks (for Sitters): With your consent, we may use your information to conduct background checks as part of the sitter application process.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

  • Other Users: Depending on your profile settings and usage of the Site, certain information may be visible to other users, such as parents looking for sitters or sitters looking for families. This includes profile information, availability, and reviews.

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with various functions, such as payment processing, data storage, and marketing. We require these service providers to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.  

  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.

  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.  

4. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

  • Access and Correction: You may access and update your personal information through your account settings on the Site.  

  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.  

  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.  

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.  

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on the Site and notify you as required by law. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.  

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.