1. Introduction
Shiny Windows LLC ("Shiny Windows," "we," "us," or "our") is a Florida limited liability company that provides residential and commercial window cleaning, solar panel cleaning, and related exterior glass services in South Florida. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website at shinywindows.net ("the Site") or use our services.
By using the Site or requesting our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it, including when you:
- Request a quote, book a service, or contact us through our website, phone, or email.
- Pay a deposit or final invoice.
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails.
- Communicate with us by text message, phone call, or social media.
This information may include your name, mailing/service address, phone number, email address, property details (such as window count, building type, special instructions), and payment information (handled by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our systems).
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain technical, non-personally identifiable information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device type.
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring URL.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies & Tracking).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, schedule, and deliver our window cleaning services.
- Communicate with you about quotes, appointments, and service completion.
- Process payments and deposits.
- Send you transactional text messages (SMS) about your service (see Section 5).
- Send marketing emails and promotions, which you may opt out of at any time.
- Improve the Site, our services, and customer experience.
- Comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our Terms of Service.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with trusted third parties as needed to operate our business, including:
- Payment processors (such as Stripe, accessed through our service-management software Jobber) to process credit card transactions.
- Service-management software (Jobber) for scheduling, invoicing, and customer relationship management.
- Email marketing platform (MailChimp) to send our newsletter and promotional emails.
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website.
- Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Each of these providers is contractually or by their own policy obligated to protect your information.
5. SMS / Text Messages & TCPA Compliance
When you provide your phone number to request a quote or book a service, you consent to receive transactional text messages from Shiny Windows LLC about appointment confirmations, scheduling updates, on-the-way notices, and job completion confirmations.
- Message frequency varies based on your active service.
- Message and data rates may apply from your mobile carrier.
- To opt out: reply STOP to any text message from us, or call us at (305) 452-4791. Once you opt out, you will not receive further texts (you may still receive critical service-day notifications when needed).
- For help: reply HELP or contact shinywindows18@gmail.com.
6. Email Marketing & Opt-Out
We may use MailChimp to send periodic newsletters, promotions, seasonal cleaning reminders, and special offers. Every marketing email includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can also opt out at any time by emailing shinywindows18@gmail.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe."
Opting out of marketing emails will not affect transactional emails related to your active services (quotes, appointment confirmations, invoices, receipts).
7. Photos & Videos for Marketing
As part of our regular workflow, we frequently take photos and videos of completed jobs (focused on the windows, glass surfaces, our equipment, and exterior of the property) for use in our marketing materials, including our website, Google Business Profile, Facebook, and Instagram.
- We do not identify the property owner by name or street address in our marketing.
- We focus on the cleaning result, not on identifying features that would reveal who lives there.
- If you do not want photos or videos taken at your property, please notify us in writing (text or email) before your appointment. We will honor your request without question.
By booking a service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use these photos and videos for marketing purposes, unless you have opted out as described above.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functionality, such as remembering your language preference (English / Spanish).
- Basic analytics, to understand which pages are popular and how visitors arrive at our site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Site features may not work correctly. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or sell data to advertisers.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services and website are intended for adults age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at shinywindows18@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records).
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at shinywindows18@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we update it, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes may also be communicated by email or notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: shinywindows18@gmail.com
- Phone: (305) 452-4791
- Mailing address:
Shiny Windows LLC
1250 NW 7th St, Unit 202
Miami, FL 33125
This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions, please consult a Florida-licensed attorney.