Who We Are

Our website address is: https://audelcompany.com.

AudelCompany LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Sarasota, Florida-based cleaning and organizing business. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Identity Information: Name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
• Service Information: Details about your cleaning service requests.
• Payment Details: Billing information (we do not store full credit/debit card details; transactions are processed securely).
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, and form submissions.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used to enhance website functionality and user experience.

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2. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

• The data shown in the comments form.
• The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help with spam detection).

Gravatar Integration

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy can be found here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be publicly visible in the context of your comment.

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3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website:

• Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract that data from your images.

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4. Cookies & Website Tracking

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your browser that enhance website performance.

4.2 How We Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Track visitor behavior (Google Analytics, etc.).
• Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized promotions (only if opted-in).

4.3 Website-Specific Cookies

• If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
• If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
• When you log in, we set cookies to save your login session (lasts two days) and screen display preferences (lasts one year).
• If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.
• When you log out, your login cookies will be removed.
• If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored, containing no personal data, and expires in one day.

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly.

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5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).

Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited the external site directly, meaning:

• These websites may collect data about you.
• They may use cookies and third-party tracking.
• They may monitor your interactions with the embedded content.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before interacting with embedded content.

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6. Who We Share Your Data With

• If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
• Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
• We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

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7. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments & Their Metadata: Retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.
• User Accounts (if applicable): Personal data stored in profiles can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time (except usernames, which cannot be changed).
• Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 5 years of inactivity.

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8. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request an exported file of your personal data.
• Request that we erase any personal data we hold (except for legal or security-related retention).

To make a data request, contact [Insert Email].

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9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

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10. Compliance with Florida Business & Privacy Laws

10.1 Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) Compliance

AudelCompany LLC follows Florida Statutes § 501.171, which requires:

• Secure handling of personal data.
• Mandatory data breach notifications to affected customers within 30 days.

10.2 Business Liability Protections (F.S. Chapter 768)

• We take reasonable measures to protect your data.
• However, we cannot be held liable for cybersecurity breaches caused by external hacking or third-party service providers.

10.3 Telemarketing & Marketing Compliance (F.S. § 501.059)

• We do not engage in unsolicited telemarketing.
• You may opt-out of marketing emails at any time.

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11. Children’s Privacy Policy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18.

If we discover that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

Parents can contact [Insert Email] for removal requests.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of our website implies agreement with the updated terms.

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13. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us:

📍 Business Name: AudelCompany LLC
📧 Email: emily@audelcompany.com
🌐 Website: www.audelcompany.com

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Agreement to Privacy Policy

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting AudelCompany LLC—your privacy is our priority!