Last Updated: 01 January 2026
Privacy Policy for Holtsville Locksmith Long Island
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from our customers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to safeguard your data. By using our services or interacting with our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island collects various types of information to provide our services effectively and to improve your experience.
A. Personal Information (Information You Provide Directly): When you contact Holtsville Locksmith Long Island for service, through our website forms, email, or phone calls, we may collect the following personal information: * Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and physical address (for service delivery). * Service Details: Information about the locksmith service you require, such as the type of lock, vehicle make and model (for automotive locksmith services), security concerns, or other details necessary to fulfill your request. * Payment Information: If you make a payment for our services, we may collect billing details. Please note that credit card information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and Holtsville Locksmith Long Island does not directly store sensitive credit card data on its servers. * Communication Content: Records of your communication with us, including emails, chat messages, and call recordings (if applicable and notified).
B. Non-Personal Information (Information Collected Automatically): When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information: * Website Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. * Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, such as device type and unique device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island uses the collected information for the following purposes:
* To Provide Locksmith Services: To schedule, perform, and complete requested locksmith services at your location, including emergency services, lock repairs, installations, key cutting, and security system assistance. * Communication: To communicate with you regarding your service requests, appointments, service updates, and follow-up inquiries. * Payment Processing: To process payments for services rendered through secure third-party payment gateways. * Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and address any concerns you may have. * Service Improvement: To understand how our website and services are used, allowing Holtsville Locksmith Long Island to improve our offerings and enhance user experience. * Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes. * Security: To protect the security and integrity of our services, prevent fraud, and ensure the safety of our customers and employees. This may include verifying identity before performing certain locksmith services.
3. Data Protection and Security Measures
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
* Secure Communication: Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transmitted online. * Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel who require it to perform their job functions. * Secure Storage: Storing data on secure servers and utilizing industry-standard security practices. * Third-Party Processor Security: Ensuring that our third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) adhere to strict security standards.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, Holtsville Locksmith Long Island cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Third-Party Services
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island may use third-party services to support our operations:
* Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website usage data. This service helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its functionality and content. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting their privacy policy. * Payment Processors: For secure payment transactions, we utilize reputable third-party payment processing services. When you make a payment, your financial information is handled directly by these processors, and Holtsville Locksmith Long Island does not store your credit card details. * Other Service Providers: We may engage other third-party service providers for website hosting, email communication, or other business functions. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Holtsville Locksmith Long Island. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about website usage.
* What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. * How We Use Them: * Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly (e.g., remembering your preferences). * Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as page visits and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymous. * Managing Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable US state privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state regulations). Holtsville Locksmith Long Island respects these rights and is committed to assisting you in exercising them. These rights may include:
* Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information Holtsville Locksmith Long Island holds about you. * Right to Correction/Rectification: You have the right to request that Holtsville Locksmith Long Island correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you. * Right to Deletion/Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., needing to retain information for legal obligations or service provision). * Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Please note that Holtsville Locksmith Long Island does not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers as outlined in Section 4, but this is not considered a "sale" under most privacy laws. * Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Data Retention
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island retains your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the provision of services, customer support, and to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. Holtsville Locksmith Long Island does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact Holtsville Locksmith Long Island at:
Holtsville Locksmith Long Island 155 Long Island Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742 Email: info@locksmithholtsville.com
