OHIO STATE HOME SERVICES, INC. D/B/A Ohio State waterproofing:
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
We may provide additional or different privacy policies that are specific to certain features, services, or activities.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we treat it. By interacting with our website or providing us with your information, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this privacy policy. This policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of the Services after we make changes as described here is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates
What Personal Information We Collect from Our Visitors
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information or other details to help you with your experience.
Some of the information identified above may be considered sensitive data under certain laws. If required under applicable law, we will collect and process sensitive personal data only with your consent. If you choose not to provide or allow us to collect some information, we may not be able to provide you with requested features, services, or information.
We may also collect:
How do we collect information?
You Provide Information to Us
We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order for our services, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter information on our site. It does not apply to information collected by Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Us or any third party that does not link to this policy OR Any third party, including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or through our website.
Automatically Through Our Services
As you navigate through and interact with our website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect information that may include personal data. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, operating system, and browser type, and information collected through cookies.
Using automatic collection technologies helps us to improve our services and to deliver a better and more personalized experience.
The technologies we may use for this automatic data collection may include:
Call Recording and Monitoring
Calls to and from our office may be recorded and monitored for quality assurance, training, and customer service purposes. By contacting us by phone, you consent to the recording and monitoring of calls as permitted by applicable law.
Third-Party Communication Services
We use third-party communication providers, including RingCentral, to manage phone calls, text messages, voicemails, and related communications. These providers may collect and process personal information such as phone numbers, call recordings, call duration, and message content on our behalf in accordance with their privacy policies and applicable law.
Text Messaging and Communications
By providing your phone number and submitting a form on our website, you consent to receive calls and text messages from us regarding your inquiry, including automated or prerecorded messages when permitted by law. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly.
To the extent any of these automated technologies are considered a personal data sale, targeted advertising, or profiling, under applicable laws, depending on where you live, you may opt out from use of these automated technologies for such uses. Please note that some features may be unavailable as a result.
When you interact with the website, there are third parties that may use automatic collection technologies to collect information about your or your device.
These third parties may use tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use the website. The information they collect may be associated with your personal data or they may collect information, including personal data, about your online activities over time and across different websites, apps, platforms, and other online services.
We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly.
Your Rights and Choices About Your Information
This section describes mechanisms you can use to control certain uses and disclosures of your information and rights you may have under state law, depending on where you live.
Advertising, marketing, cookies, and other tracking technologies choices:
Your State Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residency, you may have certain rights related to your personal data, including:
Important: The exact scope of these rights vary by state. There are also several exceptions where we may not have an obligation to fulfill your request.
Some browsers and browser extensions support the Global Privacy Control (“GPC”) that can send a signal to process your request to opt out from certain types of data processing, including data “sales” as defined under certain laws. When we detect such a signal, we will make reasonable efforts to respect your choices indicated by a GPC setting as required by applicable law.
How do we use your information?
We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business and communicating with customers, including phone and messaging platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
How do we protect visitor information?
We use commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical measures designed to protect your personal data from accidental loss or destruction and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no website, mobile application, system, electronic storage, or online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal data transmitted to, through, using, or in connection with the website. In particular, email, texts, and chats sent to or from the Services may not be secure, and you should carefully decide what information you send to us via such communications channels. Any transmission of personal data is at your own risk.
The safety and security of your information also depends on you. You are responsible for taking steps to protect your personal data against unauthorized use, disclosure, and access.
How We Retain Your Personal Data
We keep the categories of personal data described in this policy for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described or for as otherwise legally permitted or required, such as maintaining the website, operating our organization, complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes, and for safety, security, and fraud prevention. This means that we consider our legal and business obligations, potential risks of harm, and nature of the information when deciding how long to retain personal data. At the end of the retention period, personal data will be deleted, destroyed, or deidentified.
If you are a California resident, visit https://privacy.ca.gov/ for more information about the retention periods that apply to the personal data categories we collect.
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Children’s and Minors’ Data
Our Services are not intended for, and we do not knowingly collect any personal data from, children under the age of 18. If we learn we have collected or received personal data from a child under 18 years old without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
AI CONTENT
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use AI-generated content and images for our blog posts. We may incorporate AI-created images and written content to enhance our website’s educational materials, improve user experience, and provide valuable insights about basement waterproofing solutions. All AI-generated content is reviewed for accuracy and relevance, and any personal data collected through website interactions is safeguarded in accordance with our privacy policy. Your trust is important to us, and we remain dedicated to delivering reliable, informative, and engaging content while maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at ptrek@basementwaterproofing.com
and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
As a user, it is essential to be aware of your rights regarding your personal data. Various data protection laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, grant you specific rights, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. These rights empower you to manage how your data is handled, ensuring transparency and control over your personal data.
For instance, under the GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you and to ask for corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate. Similarly, the CCPA allows California residents to request that businesses disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about them. Understanding these rights helps you make informed decisions about your privacy.
Our data retention policy outlines how long we keep your personal information and the rationale behind it. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. This approach helps minimize risks associated with data breaches and ensures adherence to data protection regulations.
For example, if you subscribe to our newsletter, we will retain your email address until you unsubscribe. After that, your data will be securely deleted within a specified timeframe, ensuring that we do not hold onto your information longer than necessary. This practice not only fosters trust but also aligns with best practices in data management.
Protecting the privacy of children is a priority for us. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. This commitment aligns with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities and educate them about safe internet practices. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take the necessary actions to protect their privacy.
We may update our privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting their information. Significant changes will be communicated directly to our users through email or prominent notices on our website.
By continuing to use our services after any changes to the privacy policy, you signify your acceptance of the new terms. This transparency ensures that users are always aware of how their data is being handled and reinforces our commitment to privacy and security.