PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: [DATE]

Thank you for choosing Windy Shore Home Services ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ([WEBSITE URL]) or use our handyman, electrical, plumbing, gutter, and home maintenance services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website or use our services.

I. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, when you participate in activities on the website, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information we collect may include the following:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address and/or service address

• Billing information and payment card details

• Details about your property, the nature of the issue or project, and the services you are requesting

• Photos of your property or the area requiring service (if submitted for quoting or diagnostic purposes)

• Any other information you choose to provide to us via forms, email, phone, or text

Information Automatically Collected. We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the website. This may include your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and information about how and when you use our website. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our website and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

II. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our services: We use your information to schedule appointments, provide estimates and quotes, deliver the services you request, and communicate with you about your project or service appointment.

• To respond to your inquiries: We use your information to respond to your questions, comments, and requests submitted through our website, phone, email, or text.

• To process payments: We use your billing information to process deposits and payments for services rendered.

• To send you communications: We may use your contact information to send you appointment confirmations, reminders, project updates, follow-up communications, satisfaction surveys, review requests, and promotional offers. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

• To improve our services: We use website analytics data to understand how our website is used and to improve our services and user experience.

• To protect our business: We may use your information as necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, to comply with legal obligations, and to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

III. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers, Subcontractors, and Licensed Tradespeople: We may share your information with trusted service providers, subcontractors, and licensed tradespeople who assist us in delivering services to you, including licensed electricians and plumbers where required. These parties are only given access to the information they need to perform their work on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

• Payment Processing: We share your payment information with our payment processor(s) to complete transactions. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

• Business Transfers: In the event that our Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our Terms of Service, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

IV. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and count visits. Types of cookies we may use include essential cookies required for the website to function properly, analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website, and marketing cookies used to display relevant advertisements. Most web browsers accept cookies by default. You can set your browser to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect certain features of our website.

V. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tools to analyze website traffic and user behavior. We do not control these third-party services and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies. Our website may also contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

VI. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our website is at your own risk.

VII. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information.

VIII. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, and the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information at the bottom of this policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

IX. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

X. Do Not Track Signals

Because there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing Do Not Track (DNT) signals, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.

XI. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

XII. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:

Windy Shore Home Services Email: [EMAIL] Phone: [PHONE]

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