Privacy Policy

Yoodle ("we", "us", or "our") is a community platform connecting neighbours for odd jobs and local help. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Yoodle, we may collect:

• Account information — your name and email address, provided when you sign in with Google or email.
• Location data — approximate neighbourhood-level location when you post or browse jobs. We never store your exact address — only your general area (neighbourhood or city district).
• Job content — titles, descriptions, and budgets you post.
• Messages — messages exchanged between users about specific jobs.
• Usage data — standard server logs including browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your posted jobs to other users in your area.
• To connect you with people who can help or need help.
• To send transactional emails (magic link sign-in, job notifications).
• To improve the Yoodle platform and user experience.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or safety issues.

3. Location Privacy

Your privacy matters. When you post a job, we only display your general neighbourhood — never your exact address or precise GPS coordinates. Map pins are offset slightly to further protect your location. Your precise coordinates are used only to show relevant nearby jobs and are never shared with other users.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with advertisers. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• With other users — only the information necessary to complete a job (your first name, neighbourhood, and job details).
• With service providers — we use Supabase for database and authentication services, operating under strict data processing agreements.
• If required by law — in response to valid legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and job history as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email below. Deleted data is removed within 30 days.

6. Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication via Supabase, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Yoodle is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Withdraw consent at any time by signing out and requesting account deletion.

9. Cookies

Yoodle uses essential cookies only — to keep you signed in and maintain your session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of Yoodle after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:
[email protected]