Last Updated: October 6, 2025
At treetrimmingburlingtonvt.com, "treetrimmingburlingtonvt.com" "we," and "us," your privacy matters to us.
This policy describes what we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the options available to you. By using treetrimmingburlingtonvt.com or any website that references this policy, you accept these terms.
Scope
This policy covers information gathered:
- On our Website
- Through emails, text messages, and other electronic communications with us
- Via our ads and apps on third-party sites when those materials link to this policy
This policy does not cover information collected offline or on websites outside our control.
Information We Collect
We gather three categories of information:
1. Information You Provide
Examples include:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Service request details such as location, scope, timing, pricing expectations, and notes
- Any other information you choose to send us
2. Information Collected Automatically
Examples include:
- Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on 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 similar tools
3. Information from Third Parties
Examples include:
- Updated contact information
- Purchase or interaction history
- Service request verification and fraud screening details
- Advertising and analytics data, including email engagement
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 you on return visits
- Evaluate site performance
- Tailor content
- Support advertising efforts
Most browsers allow you to block or remove cookies. If you do, some features may not function properly.
Third parties may also place cookies, and we do not control those cookies.
Interest-Based Advertising
We may partner with others to deliver ads aligned with your interests.
These 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 Website and services
- Review and complete your service requests
- Match you with service providers suited to your request
- Respond to your questions, updates, and support needs
- Customize your experience and our marketing messages
- Conduct analytics, research, and product development
- Identify, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, and security concerns
- Enforce our Terms of Use and meet legal requirements
How We Share Information
We may share information in these ways:
Service Providers and Provider Networks
When you ask for a quote or service, we share the details needed with third-party service providers and provider networks so they can respond to your request.
Corporate Family and Affiliates
We may disclose information to our parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
Vendors
We work with vendors that help run the Website and our business, including providers of analytics, security, payments, support, and marketing.
They may use personal information only to perform services for us.
Advertisers and Marketing Partners
We may share automatically collected data for measurement, attribution, and advertising purposes.
Information you submit, such as an email address, may also be shared with marketing partners that referred you.
Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or to investigate fraud and abuse.
Business Transfers
We may share information during a merger, sale, financing, bankruptcy, or acquisition.
Any third party that receives your information may follow its own privacy policy.
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 will not stop messages from providers with whom we shared your request.
- Cookies: Adjust cookie settings in your browser or use the opt-out links above.
Access and Control
You may request to:
- Review the data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete information, subject to legal or operational requirements
- Raise 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
- The reasons for processing
- Legal obligations
- Whether the purpose can be met 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 is 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 appropriate consent or legal authority.
California Privacy Rights
If you live in California, you may have the following rights, subject to exceptions:
Right to Know
You may ask for details about:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources used to collect it
- Business or commercial purposes
- Categories of third parties with whom we shared it
- Specific pieces of personal information we maintain about you
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal data collected from you, subject to exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
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 "sale" or "sharing" under California law.
To opt out, contact us and include "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 confirm requests before taking action. Requests that are not verified or are excessive may be declined.
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 that the agent is allowed to act for you.
Shine the Light
California residents may request a list of third parties that received personal information for direct marketing during the previous calendar year.
Send a written request and include "California Shine the Light" in your message.
Visitors Outside the United States
The Website is meant for U.S. residents.
If you visit from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time.
When we do, the "Last Updated" date will change.
If you continue using the Website after changes are posted, that means you accept the updated 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."
