Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 28, 2025

We have updated our Privacy Policy to reflect new practices and ensure transparency regarding how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use this website (the “Site”) and the services provided in connection with it (the “Services”). Your continued use of the Site and Services after the Effective Date constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of these updated terms. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Terms of Use.

We at Plunkett’s Pest Control, Inc. (“Plunkett's Pest Control” or “we” or “us”) respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.

I. Information Collection and Use

We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our Services. The specific data we collect depends on your interactions with the Site, as set forth below.

A. Categories of Information We Collect

• Personal Information:
  • Provided during registration, which includes names, email addresses, billing addresses, physical addresses, and mobile phone number for text message features.
  • Business profile details if voluntarily submitted (e.g., company name, physical address, contact information for directory purposes).
  • Financial data (e.g., bank account or credit card information) which is processed by a third-party vendor on behalf of Plunkett’s Pest Control and not stored by Plunkett’s Pest Control.
• Non-Personal or Derivative Information:
  • Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and usage data.
  • Information collected via cookies, beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

Plunkett’s Pest Control does not process sensitive information.

B. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, improve, and personalize our Services.
• To communicate with you, including via newsletters, alerts, or promotional offers.
• To fulfill your requests and manage your preferences.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

II. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information other than as set forth in Section II (5). However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

No mobile information, including text messaging originator opt-in data, will be shared or sold to third parties for marketing/promotional purposes, notwithstanding the following sharing (1) with vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (and who will not use such information for their own purposes); (2) if we believe disclosure is required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or to comply with law enforcement or legal process; and (3) if the user consents to our sharing of such information.

III. Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of receiving:

• Emails and Newsletters: Follow the opt-out link in emails or contact us directly.
• Text Messages: Reply “STOP” to text messages or manage preferences in your account settings.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features may not function properly.

IV. Data Protection Rights

You have rights under certain state data protection laws, including in Minnesota, that may change from time to time. We reserve the right to decline your request, as permitted by law. These rights may include:

• Right to know if we are processing your personal information.
• Right to access or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Right to obtain a copy of the personal information you previously shared with us or request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
• Right to opt out of the processing of your personal information if it is used for targeted advertising, the sale of personal information, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

To request to exercise any of these rights, you can contact us through the link in the Contact Us section below. We will need to verify your identity for security and fraud-protection purposes.

V. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Non-personal data may be retained for analytics purposes.

VI. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Examples include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
• Secure servers with limited access.
• Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.

VII. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected users promptly, as required by applicable laws.

VIII. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.

IX. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may link to external websites. These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies.

X. Financial Data Handling

Plunkett’s Pest Control uses a vendor, which may change from time to time, to securely gather financial data. By using these features, you agree to the privacy policy of that vendor.

XI. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will include a prominent notice or email notification. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.

XII. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here: contact us

By using our Site and Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.