1. Introduction
Welcome to PlumberLocator.us ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at plumberlocator.us.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please stop using our site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, browser type, and IP address — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Search Queries: City or state search terms entered on our site to improve search functionality.
- Contact Form Data: Your name, email address, and message if you submit a contact form.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience (see Section 4).
We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, or sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the PlumberLocator.us directory
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Analyze site usage to improve user experience
- Monitor for technical issues and prevent abuse
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small text files placed on your device.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics — for anonymized usage statistics
- Google Fonts — for typography
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We encourage you to review their respective policies.
6. Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: