Privacy Policy

PressureWashPro ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at pressurewashprofessionals.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our cost calculator, contractor directory, and lead generation tools.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our services, including:

• Lead Request Forms: Name, email address, phone number, zip code, service type, and optional messages when you request quotes from contractors.
• Contractor Registration: Business name, email, phone number, address, service areas, license information, and business description when contractors register their listing.
• Account Creation: Email address and password when you create a contractor account.
• Calculator Usage: Zip code, surface type, area size, and other project details entered into our cost calculator. This information is processed locally and is not stored on our servers unless you submit a lead request.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or search terms that led you to our site

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Deliver cost estimates, connect you with contractors, and process lead requests.
• Improve Our Website: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the user experience, improve our calculator accuracy, and develop new features.
• Communicate: Send confirmation emails for lead requests and account-related notifications to contractors.
• Maintain Security: Protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse of our services.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet applicable legal requirements and respond to lawful requests.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and opt out at Google Ad Settings.
• Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand website traffic and performance. Vercel Analytics collects anonymized usage data and does not use cookies for tracking.
• Supabase: We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Supabase processes data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Contractors: When you submit a lead request, your contact information and project details are shared with the relevant contractor(s) so they can respond to your inquiry.
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Lead requests: Retained for up to 24 months to allow contractors to follow up and for service quality purposes.
• Contractor accounts: Retained for the duration of the account and for a reasonable period after account closure.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

Your 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 any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
• Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: