Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/17/2024

Introduction

Welcome to Hochstedler Building & Development ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ([Insert Website URL]).

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services. This information may include:

1. Personal Information You Provide:

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Contact preferences
Information provided when you inquire about our building services or request a consultation.
Payment information (if you make payments through our website)

2. Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP Address
Browser Type and Version
Pages You Visit
Time and Date of Your Visit
Referring URLs
Device Information

We use tools like cookies, Google Analytics, and similar technologies to collect this data to improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and provide requested information about building services.
To process consultation requests or transactions.
To process and manage payments for our services.
To improve our website's functionality, services, and user experience.
To communicate updates, promotions, and relevant information (only with your consent).
To comply with legal obligations or protect our business interests.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

With Service Providers:

Third-party vendors who help us operate our website, market services, or process payments.
Payment processors who securely handle your payment transactions.

For Legal Purposes:

When required to comply with the law, protect our legal rights, or respond to lawful requests.

Payment Information

When you make payments through our website:

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your payment information.
Payment details are processed through secure third-party payment processors.
We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Transaction data may be retained for business records, compliance with tax laws, and customer service.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access: Request to access the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Hochstedler Building & Development
44 Sturgis Corner Drive
Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: (319) 631-8072
Email: kevin@builtbyhbd.com