Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
PaintersNearMe.org ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide: When you submit a city request, contact us, or submit advertising information, we collect the information you provide (email, business name, etc.).
- Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain technical information including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URLs through standard web server logs and analytics.
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our painter ranking and license verification services
- Process advertising submissions and payments
- Respond to city requests and prioritize our research
- Communicate with you about your inquiries or advertisements
- Analyze website usage to improve user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure site security
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Payment Processors: When you make payments, your payment information is processed by NOWPayments and is subject to their privacy policy
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Sources for Rankings
Our painter rankings are generated from publicly available data including:
- Public reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook
- State contractor licensing databases (Utah DOPL, Washington L&I)
- Better Business Bureau public listings
- Public business registration records
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
- Opt out of marketing communications
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to contractor websites and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website or the contact information provided on our homepage.