Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 18, 2025
GD Handyman (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://www.gd-handyman.com website (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
- Definitions
- Service: The https://www.gd-handyman.com website operated by GD Handyman.
- Personal Data: Data about a living individual who can be identified from that data.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
- Data Controller: The natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Data Processor (or Service Provider): Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Data Subject (or User): Any living individual using our Service and is the subject of Personal Data.
- Information Collection and Use
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.
2.1 Types of Data Collected
- Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
- Usage Data
We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address ((IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
When You access the Service through a mobile device, we may collect certain information automatically, including but not limited to the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device’s unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
- Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. These technologies include cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and improve and analyze Our Service.
- Cookies or Browser Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.
- Flash Cookies: Certain features of our Service may use Flash Cookies to collect and store information about Your preferences or activity.
- Web Beacons: Some sections of our Service and emails may contain web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that help us understand usage patterns.
You can learn more about how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Cookies Policy.
- How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use Your Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service, including monitoring usage.
- To manage Your Account, allowing access to different functionalities.
- To perform contractual obligations, including payments, invoices, and customer support.
- To communicate with You, including service updates, marketing messages (if opted in), and customer support.
- To improve Our Service, using analytics and user behavior insights.
- To prevent fraud and security threats, ensuring the integrity of our Service.
- To comply with legal obligations, responding to law enforcement or regulatory requests.
- Sharing of Your Personal Data
We may share Your Personal Data in the following situations:
- With Service Providers: We may share Your data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate and improve Our Service.
- For Business Transfers: If GD Handyman is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred.
- With Affiliates and Business Partners: If needed, we may share Your information with affiliates to offer new services or promotions.
- To Comply with Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose Your Personal Data.
We do not sell or trade Your Personal Data to third parties for direct marketing purposes.
- Data Retention
We retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes, improving security, functionality, and compliance with legal obligations.
- Security of Your Data
The security of Your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we implement industry-standard measures to safeguard Your information, including encryption, secure server environments, and access controls.
If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@gd-handyman.com.
- Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights regarding Your Personal Data, including:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of Your Personal Data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that We correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – You may request that We delete Your Personal Data under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that We restrict the processing of Your Personal Data.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that We transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to You.
- The right to object – You can object to our processing of Your Personal Data under certain conditions.
If You wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gd-handyman.com.
- Third-Party Websites & Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party’s website.
We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. GD Handyman is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If We become aware that we have collected Personal Data from a child without verification of parental consent, We will take steps to remove that information from Our servers.
If You are a parent or guardian and believe that Your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We will notify You via email or a notice on Our website before any changes take effect.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how We are protecting Your data.
- Contact Us
If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
📧 By email: info@gd-handyman.com