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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025  ·  Effective: April 2025

PocketClients ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website pocketclients.us and the PocketClients application. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We've written it in plain language on purpose — if something is unclear, email us at hello@pocketclients.us.

1. Information We Collect

Account information. When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a hashed (encrypted) password. We also store your account type (homestead, cleaning, or bakery) so we can tailor the app to your business.

Customer and order data. The customers, orders, notes, and preferences you enter into PocketClients are stored on our servers so you can access them across devices. This data belongs to you.

Session data. We use server-side sessions to keep you logged in. A session cookie is stored in your browser. It contains no personal information — just a session identifier that maps to your account on our server.

Usage information. We may collect basic, anonymized usage data (such as which pages are visited or when the app was last used) to help improve the product. We do not use third-party analytics trackers like Google Analytics.

Information we do NOT collect. We do not collect payment card information directly. If and when payments are processed, they are handled by Stripe, which has its own Privacy Policy. We do not collect your location, contacts, camera, or any device permissions beyond what a standard web browser session requires.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and operate the PocketClients application
  • To authenticate your account and maintain your session
  • To display your customers, orders, and dashboard data back to you
  • To send transactional emails (e.g., password reset) if you request them
  • To respond to support requests you send us
  • To improve the product based on anonymized usage patterns

We do not use your data for advertising. We do not sell your data. We do not share your customer list or order history with any third party for any commercial purpose.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in the United States. We use industry-standard security practices including password hashing (bcrypt), HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, and server-side session management.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you discover a security vulnerability, please contact us at hello@pocketclients.us before disclosing it publicly.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and associated customer and order records within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated data (which cannot be linked back to you) may be retained for analytical purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your data — you can view it all inside the app at any time
  • Correct your data — edit your name, email, and password in Settings
  • Delete your data — contact us to permanently delete your account and all associated data
  • Export your data — on paid plans, you can export your customer and order list as CSV

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@pocketclients.us. We will respond within 5 business days.

6. Cookies

PocketClients uses one session cookie to keep you logged in. It is a strictly necessary cookie — the app cannot function without it. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. No cookie consent banner is required for strictly necessary cookies, but we disclose their use here for transparency.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each subject to their own privacy policies:

  • Stripe (payment processing, if applicable) — stripe.com/privacy
  • Hosting provider — our server infrastructure provider may process data incidental to hosting the application

We do not embed social media widgets, advertising pixels, or tracking scripts from third parties on our pages.

8. Children's Privacy

PocketClients is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if you have an account, notify you by email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data?

  • Email: hello@pocketclients.us
  • Website: pocketclients.us