Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Blackridge Contracting LLC ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit https://blackridgecontractingllc.com (the "Website") or communicate with us about our outdoor construction services in North Alabama.

By using our Website or contacting us for a quote or project, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details: Name, phone number, email address, and any other information you provide when you request a quote, submit a form, or contact us directly.
• Project and property information: Details about your property and project needs, such as address, type of fence, deck, concrete work, or other outdoor construction services you're interested in.
• Photos and media: Photos or videos of your property and completed work that you provide to us, or that we take as part of estimating, building, or documenting your project.
• Usage data: Information about how you access and use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Providing quotes for fences, decks, concrete, and other work.
• Scheduling and managing projects and communicating with you.
• Maintaining records of past projects and customer communication.
• Showing examples of our work (such as fences, decks, and other outdoor projects) in our portfolio, on the Website, or on social media, typically without sharing your full address.
• Improving our Website, services, and customer experience, and understanding what areas we serve most frequently in North Alabama.
• Sending updates or marketing messages where permitted by law and your communication preferences.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or misuse of the Website.

4. Photos, Videos & Project Showcases

As an outdoor construction business, we may take photos or videos of projects before, during, and after completion. We use these images to:

• Provide accurate estimates and plan your project.
• Document our work for quality control and internal records.
• Showcase our work on our Website, social media, or marketing materials.

We generally do not publish your full street address with project photos. If you ever want a specific photo of your property removed from our Website or social media, you can contact us and we will review and honor reasonable requests.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use cookies and similar tools to:

• Remember basic preferences on the Website.
• Understand which pages visitors are viewing.
• Help improve the performance and user experience of the Website.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to host the Website, analyze traffic, display maps (for example, showing service areas), or manage contact forms and emails. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address.

We do not control how these third parties use your data, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service providers: With trusted third parties that help us with hosting, email, analytics, or other business operations.
• Legal requirements: When required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or similar business transaction, where your information may be transferred as part of that process.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Requesting corrections or updates to your information.
• Requesting that we delete certain information.
• Opting out of marketing communications by following the instructions in our messages or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at blackridgecontracting0@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for adults who are homeowners, property owners, or decision makers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

This Privacy Policy is provided for general information purposes only and is not legal advice. If you need legal guidance about privacy compliance, please consult an attorney.