Privacy Policy – Blackmun Hauling

Effective Date: September 25, 2025

Blackmun Hauling (“Blackmun Hauling,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, request a quote, contact us, or communicate with us by phone, email, or text message. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or submit information through our forms.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Physical address (required for service delivery and quote generation)

Message content and inquiry details

Service-related information you choose to share (e.g., dumpster size needs, rental duration, job scope, material type, equipment specifications, delivery/pickup location details, photos)

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Pages visited and time spent

Referring/exit pages

General location (approximate, based on IP)

This information may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to requests for quotes, estimates, and inquiries

Schedule services and communicate about appointments, deliveries, and pickups

Provide service-related updates and customer support

Fulfill service requests and coordinate logistics (e.g., dumpster drop-off, material delivery, equipment transport)

Improve our website and services

Monitor usage and performance of the website

Detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Prevent fraud and protect our business

Comply with legal obligations

If you have opted in (or where otherwise permitted by law), send updates, offers, or information about services we provide that may be relevant to you. You may opt out at any time.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

A. Service providers

We may share information with vendors who help us operate our business and website (e.g., website hosting, email services, analytics, payment processing, customer communication tools). These providers are authorized to use your information only as needed to provide services to us and are obligated to protect it.

B. Legal and safety

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or property; enforce our agreements; or respond to lawful requests.

C. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.

4. SMS Messaging & Mobile Information

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Blackmun Hauling, we may send you texts related to your request such as quote/estimate updates, scheduling and appointment messages, reminders, delivery/pickup notifications, service updates, and customer support messages. If you separately opt in to marketing, we may also send promotional messages.

Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except with service providers who help us deliver SMS messages (such as messaging platforms and carriers) and only for the purpose of sending messages on our behalf.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and understand how visitors use our website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) that collect information about website usage.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

You may:

Request to update or correct your information

Request that we delete certain information, subject to legal and business requirements

Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP

Limit cookies through your browser settings

To request changes, contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact:

Blackmun Hauling

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 530-637-9306

Website Contact Page: https://blackmunhauling.org/contact-us/