Effective Date: March 1, 2024
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy ("Policy") explains how Almany Pest Control ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you visit our website, https://www.almanypestcontrol.com ("Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information ("PII") such as:
- Names (e.g., if you leave comments or contact us).
- Email addresses (e.g., if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us).
2. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personally identifiable information ("Non-PII") such as:
- Usage data (e.g., browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, clicks, impressions, timestamps, location data).
- Cookies (small data files stored on your device).
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For activities like sending newsletters or targeted advertising.
- Legitimate Interest: For improving user experience and analyzing site performance.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
How We Use Information
1. Personal Information
We use PII to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Send you blog updates or newsletters (if subscribed).
2. Non-Personal Information
We use Non-PII to:
- Analyze site usage and improve the user experience.
- Provide targeted advertising (if applicable).
Disclosure of Information
Your information may be shared under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting providers) to help operate the Site.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, regulations, or court orders.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site’s functionality.
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our Site.
- Marketing cookies: To provide personalized advertising.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using our contact form. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services like Google Analytics to analyze site performance and improve user experience. These third parties comply with GDPR and process data according to their privacy policies. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your information.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or data transmission can guarantee 100% security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect PII from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with PII, please contact us immediately.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.
Data Breach Responsibility
While we implement reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data that occurs beyond our control.
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Notify affected users as required by applicable laws.
- Take prompt action to address the breach and minimize its impact.
We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal information, such as using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential. If you suspect any unauthorized access to your data, please contact us immediately.
Data Usage Disclaimer for EU and UK Users
Our website and services are not intended for use by individuals located within the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK). We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from users in these regions.
If you are accessing this website from the EU or UK:
- Please refrain from providing any personal Information.
- If you inadvertently provide personal information, please contact us immediately at [Contact us form: https://www.almanypestcontrol.com/p/contact.html], and we will take steps to delete your data.
By using our website, you confirm that you are not located in the EU or UK. We reserve the right to restrict access to users from these regions to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Contact us form: https://www.almanypestcontrol.com/p/contact.html
Website: https://www.almanypestcontrol.com
This Policy is effective as of March 1, 2024.