Privacy Policy
Effective Date 10/04/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Hershey Pest Control ("we," "us," or "our"), based in Hershey, PA, collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors and customers who use our website, contact us, or utilize our pest control services.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary for us to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and operate our business.
A. Information You Provide Directly: This includes Personal Identifiable Information (PII) you submit to us when filling out contact forms, requesting a quote, scheduling a service, or calling us.
This Information may include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Mailing Address (for service location and billing)
- Phone Number
- Payment Information (processed securely through a third-party payment processor, which we do not store on our servers)
- Service Details (information about your pest control needs and property)
B. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data): When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, which helps us improve our site.
This may include:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Operating System
- Referring URLs
- Pages Viewed and Time Spent on Site
- Dates/Times of Access
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To schedule and perform the pest control services you request, including communication about your appointment.
- Customer Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send service confirmations, invoices, and updates.
- Marketing & Promotions: To send occasional emails or mailings about special offers, new services, or company news. You will always have the option to opt out of marketing communications.
- Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our website design and content.
- Legal & Security: To protect against fraud, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our terms and conditions.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties for their own marketing purposes. We only share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our customers, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Service Providers: We may share information with companies that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email communication services, and payment processors.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of Hershey Pest Control, or protect the personal safety of users or the public.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies (small files placed on your hard drive) and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and support our marketing efforts.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive information.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Opt Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving future marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email.
- Access/Correction: You may contact us to inquire about the information we hold about you or request corrections to your personal data.
7. Children's Privacy (Under Age 13)
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Hershey Pest Control Contact: 729 Lexington Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
- Phone: (717) 598-7777
- Email: hersheypestcontrol@msn.com
