TradieSync

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

TradieSync operates a platform that connects homeowners with local tradespeople in New Zealand. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it, in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ).

2. Information We Collect

When you use TradieSync as a homeowner, we may collect:

  • Name — so tradies know who they are contacting
  • Phone number — so tradies can reach you about your job
  • Email address — to notify you when a tradie is interested in your job
  • Job details — trade type, description, suburb, and urgency
  • Location — suburb and city, used to match you with nearby tradies
  • Photos — if you choose to attach them to your job request

For tradies, we also collect:

  • Business name, trade types, service areas, and profile information
  • Licence and certification details you choose to submit
  • Subscription and billing information (processed by Stripe)
  • Push notification tokens — to send you instant job alerts on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Match your job request with relevant local tradies
  • Share your contact details with tradies who unlock your lead
  • Send you transactional notifications about your job (email or SMS)
  • Send tradies instant push notifications when a matching job is posted
  • Improve the TradieSync platform and service
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform integrity

4. AI and Automated Processing

TradieSync uses AI-assisted tools to process job requests submitted through our chat interface. When you use the chat feature, your messages — which may include personal details such as your name, phone number, and address — are sent to OpenAI (based in the United States) for processing. This allows us to understand your job request and generate a helpful response.

We do not use your messages to train AI models. OpenAI's data handling is governed by their own privacy policy and data processing agreements.

5. Sharing Your Information

Your contact details are shared with tradies only after they have paid a credit to unlock your job lead. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We share information with the following categories of trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

  • OpenAI (United States) — AI processing of chat messages
  • Stripe (United States) — payment processing and subscription billing
  • Resend (United States) — transactional email delivery
  • SMS providers — job alert notifications to tradies

These providers are only given access to the information they need to perform their specific service and are required to handle it securely.

6. Offshore Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are based outside New Zealand, including in the United States. When your personal information is transferred offshore, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act 2020, including by using providers with appropriate data processing agreements and security standards.

7. Data We Do Not Sell

TradieSync does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing or commercial use.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the service and comply with any legal obligations. Job listings are automatically removed from active display after 14 days. You may contact us to request deletion of your personal data at any time.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including encrypted data transmission and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If we become aware of a privacy breach that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as required by the Privacy Act 2020.

10. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to any legal retention obligations)

To make any of these requests, contact us at support@tradiesync.co.nz. We will respond within 20 working days as required by law.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Where changes are material, we will notify registered tradies by email.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at support@tradiesync.co.nz.

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