At Sitters, your privacy and security are our top priorities. While we have strong measures in place to protect your data, it’s always a good idea to remain aware of best practices for keeping your information safe when communicating with parents. Ho

At&#xA0;<a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk">Sitters</a>, your privacy and security are our top priorities.While we have strong measures in place to protect your data, it&#x2019;s always a good idea to remain aware of best practices for keeping your information safe when communicating with parents.How we keep your data secure:We take several steps to help ensure a safe experience for our Sitters community:<ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We use trusted payment provider Stripe for secure transactions.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We monitor accounts and restrict any with unusual activity.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We follow strict privacy standards &#x2014; see our <a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/privacy-policy.aspx">Privacy Policy</a> for full details.</li></ul>How you can help:You can help protect your information by following these simple guidelines:<ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Always use our secure in-app payment system to receive payments from parents.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Be cautious of unexpected messages and do not click on unfamiliar links.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Do not share your bank details, home address or private information, with other users.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If something feels strange, or you receive an unexpected message asking for an unusual request, it&#x2019;s always best to check before responding.</li></ul>How to report suspicious messages:If you ever receive a message that doesn&#x2019;t feel right, please let us know so we can investigate it:Email us at <a href="mailto:enquiries@sitters.co.uk"></a><a href="mailto:enquiries@sitters.co.uk">enquiries@sitters.co.uk </a>Call us on +44 333 003 2888We&#x2019;re always here to help and happy to answer any questions.

Staying Safe: Keeping your personal data safe

We expect all families using the service to communicate with our sitters in a respectful and inclusive manner at all times. Messages should always be kind, appropriate, and free from any discriminatory language.

We expect all families using the service to communicate with our sitters in a respectful and inclusive manner at all times.Messages should always be kind, appropriate, and free from any discriminatory language.If you ever receive a message that feels inappropriate or causes concern, please don&#x2019;t hesitate to <a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/help.aspx">let us know</a>.Just tap the &#x2018;Report a concern&#x2019; link in the email notifying you of the new message, to bring it to our attention.&#xA0;

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