Last Updated: February 2026
The Clean Solution IOM ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As specialists in private property management and commercial preservation, we understand that inviting us into your property requires a high level of trust. We treat your personal data with the same care and discretion that we apply to your home or business.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018 and the Applied GDPR.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal data to provide our preservation services effectively. This may include:
- Identity Data: Names of property owners, tenants, or business representatives.
- Contact Data: Billing address, property address, email address, and telephone numbers.
- Property Access Data: Alarm codes, gate codes, and details regarding key holding. Note: This information is stored offline or in encrypted formats for maximum security.
- Financial Data: Bank account details for payment processing and invoicing history.
- Technical Data: IP addresses and browser usage data when you visit our website (via Cookies).
2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use your data in the following circumstances:
- Performance of Contract: To schedule visits, carry out cleaning/preservation services, and manage access to your property.
- Legal Obligation: To keep accounting records for tax purposes (required by the Isle of Man Treasury).
- Legitimate Interests: To send you service updates or renewal reminders suitable for your property type.
3. DATA SECURITY & KEYS
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.
- Physical Keys: Client keys are coded anonymously (never labelled with your address) and stored in a secure safe when not in use.
- Alarm Codes: These are strictly confidential and never shared with third parties.
4. SHARING YOUR DATA
We do not sell your data. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Accounting software providers (for invoicing) or IT support.
- Professional Advisers: Accountants, insurers, or legal advisers.
- Regulators: The Isle of Man Information Commissioner or other authorities if required by law.
5. DATA RETENTION
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. By law, we must keep basic information about our customers (including Contact, Identity, Financial and Transaction Data) for 6 years for tax purposes.
6. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
Under the Isle of Man Data Protection legislation, you have rights including:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of your personal data.
- Request erasure of your personal data (where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it).
- Object to processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: charlotte@thecleansolutioniom.com.
7. CONTACT US
The Clean Solution IOM Data Controller: Charlotte McGrogganEmail: charlotte@thecleansolutioniom.comLocation: Douglas, Isle of Man
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Isle of Man Information Commissioner (www.inforights.im), though we would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO.
The Clean Solution IOM. Registered in the Isle of Man.