Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Introduction
Fifth Avenue Paving Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us, including through phone calls, text messages (SMS), and email.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Request an estimate or quote
- Contact us via phone, email, or contact form
- Subscribe to receive text message updates or communications
- Schedule an appointment or consultation
- Provide feedback or inquiries
This information may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, project address
- Project Details: Service type, project specifications, photos, timeline preferences
- Communication Preferences: Consent to receive SMS/text messages, email updates, and marketing materials
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Referring website or search terms used to find our site
2. SMS/Text Messaging Consent & Terms
SMS Program Description
Fifth Avenue Paving offers an optional SMS/text messaging program to provide you with project updates, appointment reminders, estimate follow-ups, and occasional promotional messages related to our hardscaping and paving services.
Consent to Receive Text Messages
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages from Fifth Avenue Paving, you expressly consent to receive informational and promotional text messages from us at the phone number you provided. This consent is not a condition of purchase.
Message Frequency & Charges
- Message Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with us. You may receive appointment confirmations, project updates, estimate follow-ups, and periodic promotional messages (typically no more than 4-6 messages per month).
- Message & Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's plan. Please contact your mobile carrier for details about your plan.
- Carriers Supported: Messages are delivered via supported carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Opt-Out / Unsubscribe
You may opt out of receiving text messages from us at any time by:
- Replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to any text message you receive from us
- Contacting us at (631) 666-1203 or [email protected]
After you opt out, you will receive one final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.
Help / Customer Support
For help or questions about our SMS program, reply HELP to any message, or contact us at:
- Phone: (631) 666-1203
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 690 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705
Mobile Number Changes & Accuracy
You are responsible for notifying us if your mobile phone number changes or is transferred to another person. Please contact us immediately to update your contact information to ensure we do not send messages to the wrong person.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Provide estimates, quotes, and project proposals
- Communicate with you about your project, appointments, and inquiries
- Send appointment reminders, project updates, and service-related notifications via SMS, email, or phone
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Send promotional messages and marketing communications (only with your consent)
- Respond to your questions, requests, and feedback
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., SMS/texting platforms, email providers, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We do not share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications, including SMS and email (you may continue to receive transactional messages related to your projects or services)
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or (631) 666-1203. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Fifth Avenue Paving Inc.
690 Montauk Highway, Bayport, NY 11705
Phone: (631) 666-1203
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Kay O'Keeffe