Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last Updated: December 2024
Introduction
Summit Painting & Handyman Services ("Summit," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
By engaging our services or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you request an estimate or contact us, we may collect:
- • Name - To address you properly and identify your project
- • Email Address - To send estimates, confirmations, and updates
- • Phone Number - To schedule appointments and discuss project details
- • Property Address - To provide accurate estimates and schedule services
- • Service Details - Information about your painting or handyman needs
1.2 Payment Information
When you make a payment, we may collect billing information including credit card details. Payment processing is handled securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
1.3 Property Information
During consultations and estimates, we may photograph your property to document the scope of work. These photos are used for project planning, estimates, and quality control.
1.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- • IP address and location data
- • Browser type and version
- • Pages visited and time spent on site
- • Referring website or source
- • Device information (mobile, desktop, operating system)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services - Process estimates, schedule appointments, complete painting and handyman projects
- Communication - Respond to inquiries, send project updates, confirm appointments
- Payment Processing - Handle invoices, deposits, and final payments
- Quality Control - Document work, maintain project records, address warranty claims
- Marketing - Send promotional offers, seasonal reminders, and service updates (with your consent)
- Website Improvement - Analyze usage patterns, improve user experience, optimize content
- Legal Compliance - Maintain records as required by law, respond to legal requests
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies - Required for the website to function properly (e.g., form submissions)
- Analytics Cookies - Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies - Remember your settings and choices
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business:
- Payment Processors - Secure handling of credit card and payment information
- Analytics Services - Google Analytics and similar tools to understand website traffic
- Email Services - Marketing and transactional email platforms
- Cloud Storage - Secure storage of project photos and documents
These third parties have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect and secure your data.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- • Encryption - SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted over the internet
- • Secure Storage - Password-protected systems and encrypted databases
- • Access Controls - Limited employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- • Regular Updates - Software and security patches kept current
Please note: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access - Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction - Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion - Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out - Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability - Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Colorado Privacy Rights
Colorado residents may have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). We respect your privacy choices and will respond to rights requests within the required timeframe.
7. Marketing Communications
We may send you promotional emails about our services, special offers, and painting tips. You can opt out at any time by:
- • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
- • Contacting us directly with your opt-out request
- • Updating your preferences in your account settings (if applicable)
Note: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional messages related to your service appointments, estimates, and invoices.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy
- • Honor our warranty obligations (minimum 1 year from project completion)
- • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- • Posting a notice on our website
- • Sending an email notification for material changes (if you've provided your email)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Contact Information
Summit Painting & Handyman Services
Colorado Springs, CO
Email: [EMAIL]
Phone: [PHONE]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.