Privacy Policy
Welcome to A1 Service by Graber & Sons. Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, a1servicebygraberandsons.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with your use of our website, including:
- Personal Data: This includes your name, email address, and any other personal information you provide when submitting forms or leaving comments.
- Non-Personal Data: We collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior to enhance your user experience and analyze website performance.
2. Comments Policy
When you leave comments on our website, we collect the information entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent. This information helps us prevent spam.
We may send an anonymized string derived from your email address (a hash) to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile image associated with it. You can review Gravatar’s privacy policy here: Gravatar Privacy Policy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be displayed alongside your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract any location data from these images. We encourage users to remove such data before uploading.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to:
- Remember your login information (if applicable).
- Save your preferences for future visits.
- Improve website functionality and security.
Types of cookies we use:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. They help remember your preferences.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter your details when you leave future comments. These cookies will last for one year.
You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that doing so may impact your experience on our website.
5. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from external websites. Embedded content behaves as though you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with the embedded content. We do not control third-party websites, so be sure to review their privacy policies before engaging with their content.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- When it is required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- To enforce our website policies and protect the safety of others.
- To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the website or provide services on our behalf (such as spam detection services). These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform their tasks and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely to allow us to automatically approve follow-up comments.
- Registered Users: For users that register on our site (if applicable), we store personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also view and modify this information.
8. Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments on our website, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data, unless we are required to retain it for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@a1servicebygraberandsons.com.
9. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@a1servicebygraberandsons.com.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us at info@a1servicebygraberandsons.com.