Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Effective date: 9/27/2025
Notice at Collection (Summary)
We collect information you provide (like contact details and service details), basic device data, and limited booking details needed to show pricing, schedule service, and provide order tracking. We use this information to operate our website, deliver services, prevent fraud, and improve performance. We share data with service providers (for example, our booking and fulfillment partner) to complete your order.
Categories
Identifiers (name, phone, email), location inputs (ZIP/city), order details, limited device data (IP, general location), and usage analytics.
Purposes
Show instant pricing, book and manage pickups, communicate about your order, secure and improve our services, and comply with law.
Sharing
With service providers and partners who help run our site and fulfill bookings (including our booking partner), analytics providers, and when legally required.
For state privacy rights and opt-out options, see Your Privacy Rights and Do Not Sell or Share.
Information We Collect
The specific information we collect depends on how you interact with our site and services. Common categories include:
- Contact & Booking Details: name, email, phone number, service address or ZIP, scheduling preferences, and details about items for removal (e.g., hot tub size, access notes).
- Order & Support Records: purchase/booking history, communications with us, and status updates (including order tracking).
- Device & Usage: IP address, general location derived from IP, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with features (e.g., booking iframe). We may use cookies and similar technologies—see Cookies & Tracking.
- Inferences: basic preferences derived from your interactions (for example, the services you viewed) to improve your experience.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this site. Payment information entered during booking is processed by our booking partner or their PCI-compliant processors; we do not store full card numbers.
Sources of Information
- Directly from you when you request pricing, book service, or contact us for support.
- Automatically from your device via cookies and analytics when you browse our site.
- From service providers that support bookings, payments, communications, analytics, and security.
How We Use Information
- Provide instant pricing, schedule and fulfill pickups, and deliver order tracking updates.
- Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send service communications.
- Improve our website’s performance, security, and usability; prevent fraud and abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
- With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.
How We Share Information
We share information with third parties who help us operate our website and deliver services. We do not sell your personal information for money. In certain U.S. states, some online advertising or analytics practices may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising; see Do Not Sell or Share.
- Booking & Fulfillment Partner: We share necessary booking details with our partner LoadUp Technologies, LLC (and their service providers) to display pricing, confirm availability, process orders, coordinate local crews, and provide order tracking and related communications.
- Payment Processors: Your payment information is handled by the processor(s) used by our booking partner. We don’t store full card numbers on our systems.
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, security, communications, error monitoring, and similar vendors (acting on our behalf under contracts).
- Legal & Safety: When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your information, and to opt out of certain processing. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
- Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of non-essential marketing communications by following the instructions in our messages or contacting us.
- Access / Correction / Deletion: Submit a request via our Contact page or call (800) HOT-TUBS. We may need to verify your identity.
- Authorized Agents: Where permitted, you may authorize an agent to submit a request. We may still require you to verify your identity and confirm the request.
- Appeals: If we deny a request, you can appeal by replying to our decision. Instructions will accompany any denial, consistent with applicable law.
“Do Not Sell or Share” (California & similar laws)
We do not sell your personal information for money. However, some states consider certain analytics or advertising uses to be a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. To opt out of these uses, adjust your cookie settings in your browser and submit a request via our Contact page. If we offer a dedicated preference page in the future, it will appear here.
State laws covered include, as applicable: California (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Virginia (VCDPA), and Utah (UCPA). If you are in the EEA/UK, please note this site is primarily intended for U.S. users and services.
Data Retention
We keep information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary by record type and jurisdiction.
Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we process. No online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided us personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
Third-Party Sites & Embeds
Our site may link to third-party websites or include third-party embeds (such as our booking iframe). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and their practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will take steps required by law, which may include posting a prominent notice on this page. The “Effective date” above indicates when this Policy was last updated.
How to Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please reach out via our Contact page or call (800) HOT-TUBS.
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