Privacy Policy
1. General
At Mares Exterminating ("Mares," "us," or "we"), we recognize that your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy discloses the privacy practices for the Mares Website (the "Website") https://maresexterminating.com/privacy-policy, as well as related internet and software applications made available by us for use through computers and mobile devices that link to this Privacy Policy through our social media pages (collectively, the "Social Media Pages").
This Privacy Policy is provided by Mares to help you understand what types of information are collected from you online, at the Website, or through our Social Media Pages, and how the information we receive or collect about you is used, maintained, protected, disclosed, and processed.
This Policy does not apply to information collected offline or through any applications or websites other than the Website and Social Media Pages, nor does it apply to information collected by any third party. Mares does not claim responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked to or from our Website. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
By accessing this Website and any Social Media Pages that link to this Privacy Policy, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy and the Mares Terms and Conditions of Use, which are available on our Website.
Mares may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website or Social Media Pages after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you disagree with this Policy, please do not use the Website or Social Media Pages.
2. The Information We Collect on Our Website
We collect personal and non-personal information directly from you when you provide it to us and automatically when you use the Website.
Personal information may include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Education or work history
- Payment and financial information
- Transaction history
- Service history
- Customer preferences
- Location data
We may also automatically collect:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Referring URLs
- Operating system
- Metadata and stored files
This information is used for operational, analytical, and service purposes and is not used to personally identify you unless necessary.
3. Information We Receive from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party platforms including but not limited to Facebook®, Instagram®, LinkedIn®, Google Business Profile®, Twitter®, and YouTube®.
Information collected may include:
- Name
- Profile information
- Interests
- Friends or connections
- Location
- Work or education history
- Any information you publicly share
We may also receive information from tools embedded on our Website, including third-party communication or text platforms.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the privacy practices of third-party platforms. Please review their policies separately.
4. Cookies
Mares uses cookies to remember user information and improve Website functionality.
Cookies allow us to:
- Recognize returning users
- Save login information
- Track Website activity
- Improve user experience
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Website features.
No personal information is collected directly by the cookies we set.
5. Web Statistics & Shared Data
We automatically track usage information to better understand how users interact with our Website.
We may collect:
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device information
- Browser type
We also use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site and what pages they view.
Google Analytics does not identify individual users. You may disable cookies to prevent tracking.
6. Use of Personal Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Provide products and services
- Process payments
- Manage accounts
- Respond to inquiries
- Send service updates
- Send marketing communications
- Improve Website content
- Customize advertising
- Conduct research
- Maintain service records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Carry out other purposes with your consent
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
We may contact you by:
- Phone
- Text message
- Other communication methods
7. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose information:
- To service providers and contractors
- To payment processors
- To software platforms used for customer accounts
- To affiliates or subsidiaries
- To legal authorities when required
- To comply with court orders or laws
- During business transfers or mergers
- With your consent
- To protect our rights or safety
We may also share non-personal aggregated data.
8. Your Privacy Choices
You may control your information by:
- Disabling cookies
- Changing browser settings
- Unsubscribing from marketing emails
- Blocking location tracking
- Contacting us to opt out of marketing
- Requesting removal of personal data
We do not control third-party advertising systems.
9. Access and Correction of Personal Information
You may request to:
- Review your personal information
- Correct your information
- Delete your information
Requests may be sent to:
or
Mares Exterminating
891 Yorktown Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
We will respond within a reasonable time unless restricted by law.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Use of the Website is at your own risk.
Mares is not responsible for unauthorized access caused by third parties.
11. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16.
If we learn we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it.
IF YOU ARE 16 OR YOUNGER, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.
Users agree that the courts in Ocean County, New Jersey have jurisdiction over disputes.
13. Contacting Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Mares Exterminating
891 Yorktown Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
Email: info@maresexterminating.com
14. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Effective Date: October 1, 2024