NextClean

Privacy Policy

Effective April 2026 · ICO registration: ZC136151

This Privacy Policy explains how NextClean ("NextClean", "we", "us", "our"), a sole trader business operated by Alexania Rocha, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our platform at next-clean.co.uk. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZC136151.

1. WHO WE ARE

NextClean is a technology marketplace platform operated as a sole trader business by Alexania Rocha, trading as NextClean. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact:

Email: info.nextclean@gmail.com

Website: next-clean.co.uk

ICO Registration Number: ZC136151

2. DATA WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Property address(es) and booking details
  • Profile photo (optional)
  • Payment details (processed securely via Stripe — we do not store card details)
  • Messages sent via the platform
  • Reviews and ratings submitted
  • Dispute submissions and supporting evidence

2.2 Cleaner-Specific Data

  • Identity verification documents (passport, driving licence)
  • Right-to-work documentation
  • DBS check certificates
  • Public liability insurance certificates
  • UTR number (self-employed verification)
  • Bank account details (processed via Stripe Connect)
  • GPS location data during active jobs
  • Job completion photos submitted via the platform

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the platform
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 8)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We process your personal data for the purposes below, under the legal bases shown.

PurposeLegal basis
Provide and manage bookingsContractual necessity
Match customers with cleanersContractual necessity
Process payments and payoutsContractual necessity
Verify cleaner identities and right to workLegal obligation
Handle disputes and complaintsLegitimate interests
Prevent fraud and ensure platform securityLegitimate interests
Send service notifications and updatesContractual necessity
Send marketing communicationsConsent (opt-in only)
Improve our platform and servicesLegitimate interests
Comply with legal and regulatory obligationsLegal obligation

4. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Specific retention periods are as follows:

Data typeRetention period
Booking records6 years from date of booking (legal requirement)
Payment and financial records7 years from transaction date (HMRC requirement)
Identity verification documents12 months after cleaner offboarding
Dispute records and chat history3 years from resolution date
Marketing consent recordsUntil consent is withdrawn
Account data (inactive accounts)2 years after last activity, then deleted

5. SHARING YOUR DATA

5.1 With Other Users

To facilitate a booking, we share necessary information between customers and cleaners. A customer's first name and property address will be shared with their assigned cleaner. A cleaner's profile, rating, and first name will be visible to customers. We do not share full contact details between parties — all communication is routed through the platform.

5.2 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, including:

  • Stripe — payment processing and cleaner payouts
  • Clerk — user authentication and identity management
  • Convex — real-time database and platform infrastructure
  • Resend — transactional email delivery
  • Identity verification providers — cleaner KYC checks

All service providers are contractually bound to process data only as instructed and to maintain appropriate security measures.

5.3 Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your data to law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or other third parties where required by law, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of NextClean, our users, or the public.

5.4 Business Transfer

In the event NextClean is sold or transferred, your data may be transferred to the new owner as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance of any such transfer.

6. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Right to restrict processing — request we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent — withdraw marketing consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info.nextclean@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

7. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS across all platform pages)
  • Secure payment processing via PCI-DSS compliant Stripe
  • Role-based access controls — staff only access data necessary for their role
  • Regular security reviews of platform infrastructure

No system is completely secure. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours and affected users without undue delay, as required by UK GDPR.

8. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on next-clean.co.uk. Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

Cookie typePurposeConsent required
Essential / Strictly necessaryPlatform functionality, login sessions, securityNo — required for the site to work
AnalyticsUnderstanding how users interact with our platform (e.g. Google Analytics)Yes
Marketing / AdvertisingMeta Pixel — tracking for ad performance and retargetingYes

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our cookie settings banner. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our service providers may process your data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, including:

  • Transfers to countries covered by UK adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved under UK law
  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements (UK IDTA) where applicable

10. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We will only send you marketing communications where you have explicitly opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
  • Updating your preferences in your account settings
  • Emailing us at info.nextclean@gmail.com

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

NextClean

Trading name of Alexania Rocha (Sole Trader)

Email: info.nextclean@gmail.com

Website: next-clean.co.uk

ICO Registration: ZC136151

This document does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal matters, consult a qualified UK solicitor.

NextClean | next-clean.co.uk | ICO Registration: ZC136151 | April 2026