Privacy Policy
Southern Landscaping Maintenance (“SLM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you visit our website or contact us for services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you fill out a contact form, request a quote, or communicate with us. This may include:
- Your full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Property address or city/zip code
- Type of service requested
- Any additional details you provide in your message
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This technical data is collected through standard web analytics tools and does not personally identify you on its own.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your quote requests and service inquiries
- Schedule and coordinate landscaping services
- Communicate with you about your project or appointment
- Send follow-up messages related to services you have requested
- Improve our website and the overall customer experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes — ever.
3. Cookies and Tracking
- Essential cookies— required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies— help us understand traffic patterns and improve the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies— remember your settings and choices
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Our cookie notice banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit the site.
4. How We Share Your Information
- Service providers— We may share information with trusted third-party tools that help us operate our website and business (such as our email platform or scheduling software). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
- Legal requirements— We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
- Business transfers— In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
6. Your Rights
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of any marketing communications from us
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority