Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2026

At SitterRight, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

1Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email, phone number, password)
  • Profile information (bio, profile photo, location)
  • Pet information (species, breed, age, special needs)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communications (messages, reviews, support requests)
  • Identity verification documents (for Sitters)
  • Timezone and notification preferences

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device information (device type, operating system, browser)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Location data (with your permission)
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Device identifiers (for trusted device security)

2How We Use Your Information

🔧Provide, maintain, and improve our services
💳Process transactions and send related information
🤝Connect hosts with sitters
Verify user identities and conduct background checks
🔔Send notifications about your account and bookings
💬Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
📧Send marketing communications (with your consent)
🛡️Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
🐛Monitor errors and improve platform stability
⚖️Comply with legal obligations

3How We Share Your Information

Other Users

Hosts and Sitters can see each other's profiles and communicate through the Platform

Service Providers

Third parties who help us operate the Platform, including Stripe (payments), Certn (background checks), Sentry (error monitoring), and Google Analytics

Legal Requirements

When required by law or to protect our rights

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

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Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest

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Security Audits

Regular security assessments

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Access Controls

Strict authentication measures

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Training

Employee data protection training

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Object to certain processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sitterright.com

6Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our Platform
  • Monitor and fix errors (with anonymized session replay)
  • Deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

7Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as resolving disputes or enforcing agreements.

Account Deletion

  • When you request account deletion, there is a 30-day grace period during which you can cancel the request
  • After 30 days, your personal data is permanently deleted
  • Financial records (bookings, payments) are retained for legal and tax compliance, with personal identifiers removed

8International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

9Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

10Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Platform or by email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

SitterRight Inc., 123 Pet Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102