Last Updated: January 8, 2025
At Poolside Business Brokers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out contact forms on our website
- Request information about pool routes
- Inquire about buying or selling a pool service business
- Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
- Communicate with us via email or phone
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business information (if applicable)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
- To facilitate pool route transactions between buyers and sellers
- To send you information about our services and listings
- To improve our website and services
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
3. Information 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 Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information with a third party
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
- Business Transactions: In connection with potential buyers or sellers of pool routes when you have expressed interest in a transaction
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Object to processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).
10. 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. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Poolside Business Brokers
Email: info@poolsidebrokers.com
Phone: (512) 693-7086