Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025
Raptor Pest Control (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://raptorpest.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information submitted through contact forms, service requests, or comments

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring URLs
This information is used for security, analytics, and website improvement purposes.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images displayed on the Website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and maintain website functionality.

Cookies We Use
• Comment cookies (name, email, website) for user convenience (stored for up to one year)
• Temporary cookies to check browser compatibility
• Login and preference cookies (where applicable)
• Post-editing cookies (non-personal, expires after one day)
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this Website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content. We do not control these third-party websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries and service requests
• Provide pest control services
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Communicate with you
• Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information:
• With service providers (e.g., spam detection, website hosting)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, safety, or property
If you request a password reset (if applicable), your IP address may be included in the reset email.

Data Retention

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and spam prevention
• User account data (if applicable) is stored as long as the account remains active
• Other personal data is retained only as long as necessary for business, legal, or security purposes

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Request a copy of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Residents (CCPA Notice)
California residents have the right to:
• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

Where Your Data Is Processed

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services, which may process data outside your state or country.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Raptor Pest Control
Email: info@raptorpest.com