Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 20, 2025
Last Updated: December 20, 2025

A&J Painting Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed
to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our
services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us for a painting estimate or project, we may collect the following information:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Physical address
Project details and preferences

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our site
Time spent on our site
Referring website (how you found us)

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text
files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to track website performance
and user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this
may affect your experience on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Respond to your estimate requests and inquiries
Schedule and complete painting projects
Communicate with you about your project status and updates
Send project reminders and follow-up communications
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to providing painting
services unless we have your explicit consent.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement
industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
Limited employee access to personal information
Regular security reviews and updates

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party marketers.

Your information is used solely to provide you with quality painting services and
improve your experience with A&J Painting Inc.

Third-Party Services

We use certain third-party services to operate our website and business:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how
visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously
and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Contact Form Processing: Information submitted through our
contact forms is securely transmitted and stored.
Email Service Provider: We may use an email service to send
project updates and communications.

These third-party services may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you
to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we have collected about you
Request corrections to your personal information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and business obligations)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

California Residents (CCPA)

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

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
However, we do not sell your personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a privacy request, contact us at (510) 292-3668 or ajpaintinginc@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have
collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete
that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under
13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our
practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the
"Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this
Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes
are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy
rights, please contact us:

A&J Painting Inc.
901 Page Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Phone: (510) 292-3668
Email: ajpaintinginc@gmail.com
Business Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We will respond to your privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe,
typically within 30 days.