Last Updated: October 6, 2025
At treetrimmingpittsburghpa.com, also referred to as "treetrimmingpittsburghpa.com," "we," or "us," we value your privacy.
This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and the choices available to you. By accessing treetrimmingpittsburghpa.com or any site that links to this policy, you agree to the terms below.
Scope
This policy covers information collected:
- On our Website
- Through emails, text messages, and other electronic communications with us
- Via our ads and apps on third-party sites when they link to this policy
This policy does not cover information gathered offline or on websites we do not operate or control.
Information We Collect
We collect three categories of information:
1. Information You Provide
Examples include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Service request details such as location, project scope, timing, pricing expectations, and notes
- Any other information you choose to send us
2. Information Collected Automatically
Examples include:
- Pages visited, links selected, time spent on the site, and referring or exit pages
- IP address, device identifiers, approximate location, browser, operating system, screen size, language, and time zone
- Search terms entered on our site
- Cookies, pixels, web beacons, and related technologies
3. Information from Third Parties
Examples include:
- Updated contact information
- Purchase or interaction records
- Service request verification and fraud-prevention checks
- Advertising and analytics data, including email interaction activity
Your information may be processed in the United States and in other countries.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and web beacons to:
- Recognize returning visitors
- Track site performance
- Customize content
- Support advertising efforts
Most browsers allow you to block or remove cookies. Some features of the Website may not function properly without them.
Third parties may also place cookies, and we do not control those tools.
Interest-Based Advertising
We may partner with others to deliver ads tailored to your interests.
Those partners may use identifiers such as IP address, cookie IDs, or hashed email addresses to recognize your device.
For more information or to opt out, visit:
How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Operate and improve our services and Website
- Handle and complete your service requests
- Connect you with service providers that match your request
- Communicate about requests, status updates, and support
- Personalize your experience and our marketing
- Conduct analytics, research, and product development
- Identify, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security concerns
- Enforce our Terms of Use and meet legal requirements
How We Share Information
We share information in these ways:
Service Providers and Provider Networks
When you request a quote or service, we share the information needed with third-party service providers and provider networks so they can respond to your request.
Corporate Family and Affiliates
We may share information with our parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
Vendors
We share information with vendors that help run the Website and our business, such as providers for analytics, security, payments, support, and marketing.
They may access personal information only to carry out services for us.
Advertisers and Marketing Partners
We may share automatically collected data for measurement, attribution, and ad targeting.
Information you provide, such as your email address, may be shared with marketing partners that referred you.
Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share data that no longer identifies you.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose information when needed to comply with law, protect rights and safety, or investigate fraud and misuse.
Business Transfers
We may share information as part of a merger, sale, financing, bankruptcy, or acquisition.
Third parties that receive your information may follow their own privacy policies.
Your Choices
- Do not provide information: You may browse public pages without submitting personal data, but we cannot process service requests without it.
- Marketing emails: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails to opt out. This does not stop messages from providers with whom we shared your request.
- Cookies: You can manage cookies in your browser settings or through the opt-out links above.
Access and Control
You may ask us to:
- Review the data we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete information, subject to legal or operational requirements
- Share concerns about how we use your data
Use the contact options listed in the How to Contact Us section.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, taking into account:
- The type and sensitivity of the data
- The risk of harm
- Why we are processing it
- Legal obligations
- Whether the same purpose can be achieved another way
Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information.
Sensitive submissions are sent over SSL. Even so, no transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
The Website is not designed for children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you are under 13, do not submit a service request.
If you are under 18, use the Website only with proper consent or legal capacity.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights, subject to exceptions:
Right to Know
You can request details about:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of that information
- Business or commercial purposes for collection and use
- Categories of third parties with whom we shared information
- Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal data collected from you, subject to applicable exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may ask us to correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
We do not sell personal data for money.
We may share information for targeted advertising, which may be treated as a "sale" or "sharing" under California law.
To opt out, contact us and state "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.
Verification
We verify requests before taking action. Unverified or excessive requests may be denied.
How to Submit a Request
Use the contact methods below and include "California Privacy Request" in your message.
If you use an authorized agent, we may ask for proof of authorization.
Shine the Light
California residents may request a list of third parties that received personal information for marketing during the prior calendar year.
Send a written request and include "California Shine the Light" in your message.
Visitors Outside the United States
The Website is intended for people in the United States.
If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date will be updated.
Continued use of the Website means you accept the revised policy.
How to Contact Us
Chop Chop Tree
Attn: Privacy Policy
4023 Kennett Pike #50129
Wilmington, DE 19807
To submit California requests or opt out of sale/sharing, mail us and include:
"California Privacy Request" or "Do Not Sell or Share."
