Information we collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, including:
- Your name, email address, phone number, project address or location, service interests, timing, budget information, and messages submitted through our website or other business communications.
- Photos, images, videos, captions, notes, instructions, and other content you choose to submit.
- SMS and MMS details such as the sending and receiving phone numbers, message text, attached media, timestamps, delivery or processing status, and opt-in, opt-out, or help-request records.
- Basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, referral source, and website interaction data.
SMS/MMS Privacy
You opt in to The Light Guys customer SMS/MMS program by texting START from your mobile number to (661) 535-1025 after reviewing our public Customer SMS/MMS Opt-In page. We use your phone number, messages, submitted photos, and consent information to provide requested quotes, invoices, installation reminders, crew arrival updates, project status, and customer service replies. Employees write and send these service texts manually through Light Ops; automated responses are limited to START, STOP, and HELP requests.
Mobile phone numbers, opt-in information, and consent will not be shared, sold, rented, or otherwise provided to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
We may provide phone numbers, message data, submitted media, and consent records to service providers only as necessary to transmit messages, store or secure information, honor opt-outs, or operate the customer messaging service. Those providers may use the information only to perform services for us and as permitted by their agreements and applicable law.
Message frequency varies based on your project and customer service activity. Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to opt out of all customer SMS/MMS messages. Reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services. This program does not send promotional broadcasts. See our SMS/MMS Messaging Terms for complete terms.
Photos, submitted content, and AI processing
Photos and notes submitted through the customer SMS/MMS program are used to understand and support your lighting project. Customer texts and photos are not automatically used to generate, schedule, or publish social-media posts.
When you separately request a design preview or content-creation feature, automated systems and AI services may process the photos, text, or notes you submit for that feature. Processing may include organizing project photos, preparing a design preview, or drafting requested content for review. These separate features are not enrollment in the customer SMS/MMS program.
Please do not submit content you are not authorized to share or sensitive information unnecessary for your request.
How we use information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries, prepare estimates, schedule work, and provide requested services.
- Receive, process, store, and respond to SMS/MMS submissions.
- Provide separately requested design previews or content-creation features; customer SMS/MMS submissions are not automatically published as social-media content.
- Authenticate authorized users and protect the service from fraud, misuse, or security threats.
- Troubleshoot errors, maintain records, measure website performance, and improve the service.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.
We do not sell or rent personal information submitted through our website or messaging service.
Service providers and disclosures
We may share information with vendors that help us operate the website and service, including providers of messaging, hosting, cloud storage, security, analytics, AI processing, and social-media scheduling or publishing tools. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or as part of a business transaction where permitted by law.
Our messaging channel uses Twilio to transmit SMS/MMS communications. Our live website uses Google Analytics as described below. Other processors are used only as needed to deliver the requested service.
Cookies and analytics
Our live website uses Google Analytics to understand visits and website interactions. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and collect device, browser, IP address, and usage information. You can limit cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some website features.
Data security and retention
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect information. No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the requested service, maintain business and transaction records, resolve disputes, protect the service, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods may differ based on the type of information and why it was collected. When information is no longer needed, we may delete or de-identify it where appropriate.
Your choices and privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You may also ask questions about our privacy practices or request removal from non-SMS marketing communications. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request, and some information may be retained when required or permitted by law.
For SMS/MMS messages, reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our services or legal obligations change. The updated date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised.
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Contact us
Questions or privacy requests may be sent to:
The Light GuysBakersfield, California
brendan@thelightguys.net
(661) 241-0534
Related policy: Terms & Conditions.