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This Privacy Policy explains how Stoughton Waterproofing ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit stoughtonwaterproofing.com (the "Site").
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
Who we are
Stoughton Waterproofing publishes educational content about basement waterproofing, foundation issues, drainage, and moisture control, and provides roofing services for residential and commercial customers. If you need roofing work of any kind, wherever you are, contact us and we will tell you whether we can help in your area.
Email: info@stoughtonwaterproofing.com Phone: +1 (469) 429-1445 Location: Stoughton, MA 02072, United States
Information we collect
Information you provide to us
Contact form and email. If you contact us, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and comment text you submit, along with your IP address and browser user agent string.
Newsletter. If you subscribe, we collect your email address.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers and third party tools may automatically record:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on each
- Date and time of access
This is standard server log data. We use it for security, troubleshooting, and understanding how the Site is used.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to remember preferences, understand traffic patterns, and serve advertising.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
Google AdSense and advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site.
Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and to other sites on the internet. Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie and similar technologies for this purpose.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt out page.
Third party ad networks and vendors may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure advertising effectiveness and personalise content. We do not control these third party technologies, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party advertisers.
You can review Google's practices at Google's Privacy and Terms.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you to us.
You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt out Browser Add on.
Affiliate links
Some pages on this Site may contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate programmes may use cookies to track referrals.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial recommendations. See our Editorial Policy and Disclaimer.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your enquiries
- Send newsletters, if you have subscribed
- Display relevant advertising
- Analyse traffic and content performance
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing your information
We may share information with:
Service providers who help us operate the Site, including hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers. These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Advertising partners, as described in the AdSense section above.
Legal authorities, where required by law, court order, or where necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Data retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so that follow up comments can be recognised and approved automatically.
Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond and for our records.
Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.
Server logs are typically retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.
Your rights
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom
Under the GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
If you are a California resident
Under the CCPA and CPRA you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
- Receive equal service and pricing when you exercise your rights
To exercise any of these rights, email info@stoughtonwaterproofing.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Children's privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External links
The Site contains links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of those sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to stoughtonwaterproofing.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: info@stoughtonwaterproofing.com Phone: +1 (469) 429-1445 Address: Stoughton, MA 02072, United States