{"id":496,"date":"2021-12-28T13:02:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T13:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.allbetterapp.com\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=496"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:34:56","slug":"2-do-they-receive-my-phone-number-if-i-send-a-text-message-to-a-bidder-or-home-address","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/2-do-they-receive-my-phone-number-if-i-send-a-text-message-to-a-bidder-or-home-address\/","title":{"rendered":"2.\tDo they receive my phone number if I send a text message to a bidder? Or home address?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>No \u2014 all messaging happens inside the app. Your phone number and address are never shared.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bidders see only your general area before hiring. After you hire, we share the service address with your chosen pro only. Phone numbers are <strong>never<\/strong> shared automatically \u2014 if you want to share yours, that&#8217;s your choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Built-in privacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-app chat keeps your real number hidden<\/li>\n<li>Your exact address is revealed only to the pro you hire<\/li>\n<li>Other bidders never see your personal details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ab-kb-cta\"><strong>New to AllBetter?<\/strong> Post your job and compare bids at <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/homeowners\/\">allbetterapp.com\/homeowners<\/a>, or download AllBetter HomeFix for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/allbetter-homefix-home-repair\/id1098609798\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ChoreRelief.Customer\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still need help?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Support \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No \u2014 all messaging happens inside the app. Your phone number and address are never shared. 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