1. Introduction

Welcome to 24-Hour Plumbers ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website 24-hourplumbers.com (the "Site").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our directory service. However, if you contact us via email or other means, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Site
• To understand how users interact with our Site
• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites on the Internet.

4.1 Third-Party Advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

4.2 Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (plumber websites, social media platforms, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our assets

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

24-Hour Plumbers Directory
Email: privacy@24-hourplumbers.com
Website: 24-hourplumbers.com