Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025

Welcome to Brightwater Irrigation & Lighting (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide when using our website https://brightwaterfl.com/ (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Website.

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1. Information We Collect

When you visit our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information (Provided by You)

You may provide personal information when filling out a contact form, requesting a quote, or communicating with us. This may include:
✔ Name
✔ Email address
✔ Phone number
✔ Mailing address
✔ Project details or inquiries

B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

We may automatically collect certain data about your interaction with our Website, including:
✔ IP address
✔ Browser type and device information
✔ Pages visited & time spent on the Website
✔ Referring website URLs
✔ Cookies & tracking data (see Section 6)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

✔ To provide and improve our services – Responding to inquiries, offering quotes, and enhancing user experience.
✔ To communicate with you – Sending updates, appointment confirmations, or promotional emails (you may opt out).
✔ To ensure security – Protecting our Website from fraudulent activity, spam, or misuse.
✔ To improve marketing efforts – Analyzing user behavior to enhance our services and advertising strategies.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

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3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
✔ SSL encryption to secure transactions and user input.
✔ Restricted access to personal information within our company.
✔ Regular security monitoring to detect unauthorized access.

While we take steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to safeguard your personal information.

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4. Third-Party Sharing & Services

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to improve our services, including:

✔ Website analytics (Google Analytics, etc.) to track visitor behavior.
✔ Marketing platforms (email services, ad networks) for promotional outreach.
✔ Payment processors (if applicable) to facilitate secure transactions.

These third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and may only use it for the intended purpose.

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5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and website functionality.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize users, remember preferences, and analyze web traffic.

Types of Cookies We Use:

✔ Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., security, login).
✔ Analytical Cookies – Track site usage and improve performance.
✔ Marketing Cookies – Help deliver relevant ads based on user behavior.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies. However, doing so may affect Website functionality.

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6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

✔ Access & Correction – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and correct inaccuracies.
✔ Data Deletion – Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal requirements).
✔ Opt-Out of Marketing – Unsubscribe from emails or targeted advertising.
✔ Cookie Preferences – Modify your cookie settings in your browser.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@brightwaterfl.com.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child, please contact us for removal.

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9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📍 Brightwater Irrigation & Lighting
📧 info@brightwaterfl.com
🌐 https://brightwaterfl.com/

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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