At LocalPestQuotes.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, http://localpestquotes.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when:
- Submitting a quote or contact form
- Leaving a comment on the site
- Signing up for any services or communication
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Location
- Details about your pest control needs
b. Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on the site
- Referring website
This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track session activity
- Enable features like saving form information
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
4. Analytics and Advertising
We use third-party tools such as:
- Google Analytics
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
These services collect data about user behavior to help us improve our services and target relevant ads. For more information, please review:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via this browser add-on.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your service requests
- Connect you with pest control providers
- Improve our website and services
- Send updates or marketing messages (if opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
- Licensed pest control providers to respond to your service inquiries
- Trusted third-party vendors who support our site operations (e.g., hosting, analytics)
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- As long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above
- Indefinitely for comments (unless requested otherwise)
- As required by law or legitimate business needs
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections or deletions
- Object to or limit certain processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, email us at [your email address].
9. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest version. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@localpestquotes.com
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