Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Pool Creations ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 1744 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293, operates the website at https://poolcreationsfl.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site in any manner, you ("User," "you," or "your") unconditionally accept and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy in its entirety. If you do not agree to every provision of this Privacy Policy, you must immediately cease all use of the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any modification to this Privacy Policy constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information solely to operate and improve our business:

• Contact & Inquiry Data name, email address, phone number, and property address voluntarily submitted through consultation request forms or contact forms.
• Automatically Collected Usage Data IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookie & Tracking Data session cookies, preference cookies, and advertising cookies placed on your device to improve site functionality and support retargeting advertising.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information exclusively for the following legitimate business purposes:

• Responding to consultation requests and project inquiries.
• Communicating with you about your project, estimates, and services.
• Analyzing aggregate website traffic to improve site performance and user experience (Google Analytics).
• Delivering retargeting advertisements on third-party platforms based on your prior interaction with the Site. Such techniques do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email, postal address, or telephone number.
• Complying with applicable law, legal process, or enforceable governmental requests.
• Protecting the rights, property, and safety of Pool Creations, our clients, and the public.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. You may configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of the Site may not function properly. By continuing to use the Site with cookies enabled, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics collects data such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site. We use this data solely to improve the Site. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and Google Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and we expressly disclaim any warranty or representation that the Site or any data transmission will be free from unauthorized interception, hacking, or other security breach. You transmit information to us at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, and services, including but not limited to financing partners, Google Maps, and social media platforms. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Your interactions with those sites are governed solely by their respective privacy policies. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We expressly disclaim all liability arising from your use of any third-party site or service accessed through the Site.

7. Disclaimer of Liability for Data Breaches

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, POOL CREATIONS FL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION, THEFT, CORRUPTION, OR DESTRUCTION OF, YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OR DATA FILES, WHETHER THROUGH ACCIDENT, FRAUDULENT MEANS OR DEVICES, OR ANY OTHER METHOD. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe. We reserve the right to retain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have the right to request disclosure of personal information we collect, use, and disclose; to request deletion of personal information; to correct inaccurate personal information; and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

This Site does not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. To opt out of interest-based advertising, you may visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion, without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your unconditional acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. It is your sole responsibility to review this page periodically for updates.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.

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