Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Aitken's OnDemand Landscape, Irrigation and Lawn Service collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us for landscaping services, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address)
  • Property address where services will be performed
  • Service preferences and project details
  • Payment information for billing purposes
  • Photos of your property (when provided for estimates or documentation)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Provide landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, and related services as requested

Communication

Contact you about estimates, scheduling, service updates, and customer support

Billing & Payments

Process payments and maintain accurate billing records

Service Improvement

Improve our services and customer experience

Legal Compliance

Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights

Marketing (Optional)

Send promotional materials only with your explicit consent

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, scheduling software, accounting services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our employees or customers.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, customer information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to confidentiality protections.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards

  • Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
  • Password-protected systems and databases
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Secure backup and recovery procedures

Organizational Safeguards

  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Employee training on privacy and data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors
  • Regular review and update of security practices

Important: While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Active Customers

Information retained while you remain an active customer and for service-related purposes

Inactive Customers

Information may be retained for up to 7 years for business records and tax purposes

Data Deletion

Information securely deleted when no longer needed for legitimate business purposes

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Access

Request access to the personal information we have about you

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Opt-Out

Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Portability

Request a copy of your information in a portable format

Questions

Ask questions about our privacy practices

7. Cookies and Website Information

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • • Analytics cookies to understand website usage
  • • Performance cookies to improve website speed

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies.

8. Contact Us About This Privacy Policy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Aitken's OnDemand Landscape

Irrigation and Lawn Service

5205 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Phone: (850) 499-6798

Response Time: We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You:

  • Updated policy posted on our website
  • Revised "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Email notification for significant changes

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes, please discontinue use of our services and contact us to discuss your concerns.