Effective Date: November 2026
Last Updated: November 2026
This Privacy Notice explains how The Window Valet, LLC (“The Window Valet,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information when you visit our website at thewindowvalet.com, contact us, schedule consultations, request estimates, or interact with our services in any way.
Please read this Notice carefully. By using our website, submitting a form, scheduling a consultation, or communicating with us, you agree to the practices described below.
We are a U.S.–based company operating solely in Indiana within the service areas listed on our website. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information will be transferred and processed in the U.S. in accordance with this Privacy Notice.
This Notice does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site (for example, financing partners, product manufacturers, or social media platforms). We encourage you to review those parties’ privacy policies separately.
1. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Directly From You
Information you provide when you:
- Request an in-home consultation
- Fill out estimate or contact forms
- Schedule appointments
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or text
- Interact with us on social media
- Subscribe to updates or promotional communications
- Upload photos or room details for design guidance
B. Automatically Through Technology
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address and general location
- Device details, browser type, and operating system
- Website interactions, such as pages viewed and time spent
- Cookie identifiers and tracking data
- Referral sources and advertising attribution data
We use standard technologies such as cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and improve our marketing performance.
C. From Service Providers or Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Advertising platforms (Google, Meta/Facebook)
- Appointment-scheduling systems
- Payment processors
- Lead-generation tools
- Social media platforms
- Partners whose products we sell or install
These sources help us deliver our services, process requests, and improve marketing efficiency.
2. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Information You Provide
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Residential address (for in-home consultations or installation)
- Product preferences
- Photos or details about your home’s windows or spaces
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)
- Messages or correspondence with our team
B. Information We Gather Automatically
- Device and browser metadata
- Usage data and browsing activity
- General geolocation inferred from your IP address
- Interaction data for features such as room galleries or sample requests
C. Uploaded Photos & Materials
If you upload photos or send design details (e.g., for drapery, blinds, or shades), these may include metadata such as the time, date, and approximate location of the photo.
We use this information only to provide design recommendations or services.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Our Services
- Schedule consultations
- Deliver quotes, recommendations, or measurements
- Manage installation appointments
- Process orders or payments
To Communicate With You
- Respond to inquiries
- Send service updates
- Provide order or installation confirmations
- Share design recommendations or material options
For Marketing & Advertising
- Display ads relevant to your interests
- Send optional promotional emails
- Measure ad performance and website effectiveness
For Analytics & Improvements
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Understand which products or services are most relevant to customers
For Legal & Security Purposes
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with applicable laws
- Maintain the security of our systems
We do not sell your personal information.
4. WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION
We may share information with the following categories of third parties:
A. Service Providers
These companies act on our behalf to help us operate:
- Installers and subcontractors
- Customer service platforms
- Appointment and scheduling vendors
- Email and marketing service providers
- Analytics and advertising platforms
- Payment processors
- Website hosting providers
These parties may only use your information as necessary to perform their functions.
B. Legal or Safety Requirements
We may disclose information when:
- Required by law, subpoena, or court order
- Necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our customers, team, or business
- Preventing fraud or security threats
C. Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated data that does not identify you personally.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
5. DATA RETENTION
We keep personal information only as long as required to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain records of customer purchases and installations
- Meet legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see GDPR section for details).
6. SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIONS
If you engage with content on our social media accounts, those platforms may share certain information with us depending on your privacy settings.
If you tag us, comment, or publicly post about our services, we may feature that content on our website or social channels (with attribution as allowed by the platform).
7. DO-NOT-TRACK
Our website currently does not respond to browser-based Do-Not-Track signals.
We respect valid opt-out signals required under applicable law.
8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not intended for children under 13.
If we learn that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will delete it.
9. MARKETING OPT-OUT
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or
- Emailing us at service@thewindowvalet.com
We may still send transactional or service-related messages (appointment reminders, order confirmations, etc.).
10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)
Although The Window Valet operates only in Indiana, California visitors may still exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to opt-out of sale or sharing (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To submit a request, email: service@thewindowvalet.com
We verify all requests for security purposes.
11. COLORADO & NEVADA PRIVACY NOTICES
Colorado Residents
You have the right to request:
- Access to your data
- Correction
- Deletion
Nevada Residents
You may request that we do not “sell” your data (we do not sell data).
Requests may be submitted to service@thewindowvalet.com.
12. GDPR NOTICE (EU/UK/EEA Respects)
Although The Window Valet does not operate outside the United States, we recognize GDPR rights for individuals who visit our website from the EU, UK, or EEA.
Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate business interests
- The performance of a contract (e.g., scheduling installations)
- Compliance with legal obligations
To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at:
📧 service@thewindowvalet.com
If you are not satisfied with our handling of your request, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority.
13. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
All data is processed and stored in the United States.
By using our website or submitting personal information, you consent to this transfer.
14. SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
15. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
16. CONTACT US
To ask questions about this Privacy Notice or exercise your privacy rights, contact us: