Privacy Policy

Introduction

Goldstone Contracting Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Goldstone Referral Portal (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our referral program services.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account or submit referrals, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Mailing address for commission payments
• Payment information (PayPal email, Zelle number, or mailing address for checks)
• Referral information (names and contact details of people you refer)
• Account credentials (email and encrypted password)

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and time spent on our Service
• Referring website addresses
• Usage patterns and interactions with our Service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our referral program services
• To process and track referrals you submit
• To calculate and pay commissions earned through successful referrals
• To communicate with you about your account, referrals, and payments
• To send important notifications about the Service
• To contact referred customers about home improvement services
• To improve and optimize our Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, analytics).
• For Business Operations: Referral contact information is used by our sales team to provide estimates and services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (authentication, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Secure data centers with physical security measures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Referral records are retained for tax and legal compliance purposes
• Payment records are retained for at least 7 years for accounting purposes
• Upon account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics

Your Rights

Depending on your location, 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 or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.