Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to Advanced Austin Decks & Fences ("we," "us," or "our"), located at 604 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912. Our website is austindecksandfences.com. You can reach us at quotes@austindecksandfences.com or (507) 305-8446.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information only when you choose to share it with us. This includes:

• Contact form submissions. When you fill out the contact or quote request form on our website, we collect the name, phone number, email address, and project details you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and to schedule estimates or follow-up calls.
• Direct communications. If you email or call us, we retain records of those communications to provide you with service.
• Automatically collected data. Like most websites, our site collects standard analytics data through third-party tools, which may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and how long you spent on each page. This data is aggregated and used to understand how people use our site. It is not linked to your personal identity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are most visited and how visitors move through our site. We use this to improve the site experience.
• Functional cookies may be set by embedded forms or maps to support their proper operation.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using the main features of our website, though some embedded tools may not function correctly.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you share with us to:

• Respond to quote requests, questions, and service inquiries.
• Schedule on-site consultations and project appointments.
• Send project-related follow-up communications.
• Improve the content and functionality of our website.

We do not use your personal information for automated marketing, behavioral advertising, or to build customer profiles for resale. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails or text messages.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in limited circumstances:

• Service providers. Third-party tools we use to operate our website - such as form processors, analytics platforms, and mapping services - may receive limited data necessary to perform those functions. These providers are bound by their own privacy terms.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or valid governmental request.

6. Data Retention

We retain information from contact form submissions and direct communications for as long as reasonably necessary to service your account, fulfill any ongoing project obligations, and comply with applicable record-keeping requirements. If you would like your information removed from our records, please contact us using the information below.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Opt out of any future marketing communications if you have received them.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at quotes@austindecksandfences.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults seeking home improvement services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have received information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites such as Google Maps or product manufacturer pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. Our website is delivered over HTTPS. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: