Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12th January 2026
KopaClean respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
KopaClean is a UK-based household wheelie bin cleaning service operating in Thurrock.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact us at:
Email: support@kopaclean.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that is necessary to provide our services. This may include:
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Full name
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Service address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Details provided in booking or enquiry forms
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Records of services provided
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Payment status and transaction references (not full card details)
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Photos or videos taken before, during, or after work is completed
We do not knowingly collect special category data.
3. How We Collect Your Data
Your data is collected when you:
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Make a booking or enquiry through our website
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Subscribe to a service
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Contact us by email or phone
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Receive a service from us
Website forms and online bookings are hosted by Wix.
Payments are processed via Stripe, Monzo Business, bank transfer, contactless payment, or cash. We do not store full card details ourselves. Payment details for recurring subscriptions are securely stored and processed by Stripe.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Arrange, manage, and deliver bin cleaning services
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Schedule and optimise service routes
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Communicate service confirmations, updates, and reminders
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Process payments and maintain financial records
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Provide customer support and respond to enquiries
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Send service follow-ups for up to 12 months after your last service
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Send marketing communications only where you have opted in
We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Automation and AI Use
We use automation and AI-assisted tools to operate efficiently, including:
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Route planning and operational summaries using ChatGPT
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Workflow automation via Make.com
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Website chat and enquiry handling via Wix AI Chat
These tools process limited customer data (such as service addresses and booking details) strictly for operational purposes.
No automated decision-making is used that produces legal or similarly significant effects on customers.
6. Data Storage and Systems
Customer data may be securely stored and processed using:
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Google Drive
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Google Docs
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Google Sheets
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Google Calendar
Email communications are handled through GoDaddy and Microsoft 365.
Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
7. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
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Contract – to provide and manage services you have requested
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Legitimate interests – to operate, schedule, optimise routes, and improve our services
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Consent – for marketing communications and use of photos for promotional purposes
You may withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
8. Photos and Videos
We may take photos or videos of work carried out for:
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Quality control
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Training
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Marketing (website, printed materials, online profiles)
Photos or videos may include bins displaying house numbers or address labels. We take reasonable steps not to include names, people, or other unnecessary personal identifiers when publishing images or videos.
You may object to marketing use at any time.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
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Service, booking, and payment records are kept to comply with legal, tax, and operational requirements
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Marketing data is removed when consent is withdrawn
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Operational records may be retained for ongoing service history
You may request deletion where legally permissible.
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data remains protected in line with UK GDPR requirements.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations
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Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
13. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.