LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Sacramento Valley Contractors ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website sacvalleycontractors.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out a contact form (name, email address, phone number, message content)
  • Submit a contractor page claim request
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
  • Request data corrections or removals

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Referring website or search terms used
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Device type and screen resolution

2.3 Publicly Available Contractor Data

Our Site displays contractor information sourced from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), which is publicly available government data. This includes business names, license numbers, license classifications, license status, bond information, and workers' compensation insurance status. This data is a matter of public record and is made available by the CSLB for consumer protection purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following third-party analytics and tracking services:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (measurement ID: G-HLNBM8NX09) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user demographics. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior on our Site through heatmaps, session recordings, and usage analytics. Clarity helps us understand how users interact with our pages so we can improve the user experience. For more information, visit Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

3.3 Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Site, such as session management and security cookies. These cookies do not track you for advertising purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our directory and verification services
  • Respond to inquiries, contact form submissions, and support requests
  • Process contractor page claims and data correction requests
  • Analyze Site usage to improve content, features, and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics tracking using browser tools or add-ons

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Contractor Data Requests: If you are a contractor and wish to update, correct, or request removal of your publicly displayed CSLB data, please contact us at [email protected]. Note that CSLB data is publicly available government information, and our ability to remove it may be limited.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the CSLB website (cslb.ca.gov), contractor websites, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: