Last Updated: October 6, 2025
At paintersdurhamnc.com, also referred to as "paintersdurhamnc.com," "we," or "us," your privacy matters to us.
This policy describes what we collect, how we use it, who may receive it, and the choices available to you. By visiting paintersdurhamnc.com or any site that links to this policy, you agree to the practices described below.
Scope
This policy covers information collected:
- On our Website
- Through emails, text messages, and other electronic communication with us
- Via our ads and apps on third-party websites when they link to this policy
This policy does not cover information gathered offline or on websites we do not operate.
Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways:
1. Information You Provide
Examples include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Service request details such as location, project scope, timing, pricing expectations, and notes
- Any other information you choose to send us
2. Information Collected Automatically
Examples include:
- Pages viewed, links selected, time spent on the site, and referring or exit pages
- IP address, device identifiers, approximate location, browser, operating system, screen size, language, and time zone
- Search terms entered on our site
- Cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar tracking tools
3. Information from Third Parties
Examples include:
- Updated contact information
- Purchase or interaction records
- Service request verification and fraud screening data
- Advertising and analytics data, including email engagement
Your information may be handled in the United States and in other countries.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and web beacons to:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Track website performance
- Tailor content to you
- Support advertising efforts
Most browsers let you block or remove cookies. If you do, some features may not function properly.
Third-party services may also place cookies, and we do not control those tools.
Interest-Based Advertising
We may partner with other companies to display ads that reflect your interests.
Those partners may use identifiers such as IP addresses, cookie IDs, or hashed email addresses to recognize your device.
For more information or to opt out, visit:
How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Deliver, maintain, and improve our Website and services
- Review and complete your service requests
- Match you with service providers that fit your request
- Send messages about requests, updates, and support
- Personalize your experience and our marketing
- Support analytics, research, and product improvement
- Identify, prevent, and respond to fraud, misuse, and security concerns
- Enforce our Terms of Use and meet legal requirements
How We Share Information
We may share information in the following ways:
Service Providers and Provider Networks
When you ask for a quote or service, we provide the details needed to third-party service providers and provider networks so they can respond to your request.
Corporate Family and Affiliates
We may disclose information to our parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
Vendors
We share information with vendors that support our Website and business operations, such as analytics, security, payments, support, and marketing.
They may use personal information only to perform work for us.
Advertisers and Marketing Partners
We may share automatically collected data for measurement, attribution, and ad targeting.
Information you submit, such as your email address, may also be shared with marketing partners that referred you.
Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share information that no longer identifies you.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or to investigate fraud and abuse.
Business Transfers
We may transfer information as part of a merger, sale, financing, bankruptcy, or acquisition.
Any third party that receives your information may follow its own privacy policy.
Your Choices
- Do not provide information: You may browse public pages without sharing personal data, but we cannot process service requests without it.
- Marketing emails: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails to opt out. This does not stop messages from providers we already shared your request with.
- Cookies: Adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out links above to manage cookies.
Access and Control
You may ask us to:
- Review the data we have about you
- Fix inaccurate information
- Delete information, where legal or operational requirements allow
- Raise concerns about how we use your data
Use the contact details listed in the How to Contact Us section.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, taking into account:
- The type and sensitivity of the data
- The risk of harm
- The reasons for processing
- Legal obligations
- Whether the same purpose can be achieved another way
Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
Sensitive submissions are sent over SSL. Even so, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
Children's Privacy
The Website is not designed for children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you are under 13, please do not submit a service request.
If you are under 18, use the Website only with proper consent or legal capacity.
California Privacy Rights
If you live in California, you may have the following rights, subject to exceptions:
Right to Know
You may request details about:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of collection
- Business or commercial purposes
- Categories of third parties with whom we shared information
- Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal data collected from you, subject to exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal data for money.
We may share information for targeted advertising, which may be considered "sale" or "sharing" under California law.
To opt out, contact us and include "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.
Verification
We verify requests before taking action. Requests that cannot be verified or are excessive may be denied.
How to Submit a Request
Use the contact methods below and include "California Privacy Request" in your message.
If you use an authorized agent, we may ask for proof of authorization.
Shine the Light
California residents may request a list of third parties that received personal information for direct marketing in the previous calendar year.
Send a written request and include "California Shine the Light" in your message.
Visitors Outside the United States
The Website is intended for U.S. residents.
If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time.
When we do, the "Last Updated" date will change.
If you continue using the Website after a change, that means you accept the updated policy.
How to Contact Us
Durham Paint Pros
Attn: Privacy Policy
4023 Kennett Pike #50129
Wilmington, DE 19807
To submit California requests or opt out of sale/sharing, mail us and include:
"California Privacy Request" or "Do Not Sell or Share."
