Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

At Handyman.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering on the site, including:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Business information (for contractors)
  • Project details and descriptions
  • Photos uploaded for projects or profiles
  • Messages sent through our platform

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Geographic location data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Connect homeowners with qualified contractors
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send administrative information and updates
  • Respond to inquiries and offer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Between users: Project details and contact information are shared between homeowners and contractors when they engage on a project.
  • Service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing and email delivery.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

8. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may also retain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: