Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Grand Strand Custom Painting ("we," "us," or "our") is a locally owned and operated painting contractor based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Our mailing address is PO BOX 51612, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. You can reach us at (843) 796-9547 or grandstrandcustompainting@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through one of our website forms:

• Contact Form: name, email address, phone number, and message content.
• Free Estimate Form: name, email address, phone number, service address, project details, and any photos you choose to upload.
• Job Application Form: name, address, phone number, email address, employment history, availability, salary requirements, resume file, and responses to application questions.

We do not collect payment information, social security numbers, or government-issued ID numbers through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry or service request
• Prepare and deliver a free estimate for your project
• Review and process your employment application
• Contact you about your submission via phone or email

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your information is stored securely in our business platform (Base44). We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Uploaded files (photos, resumes) are stored in a secure cloud environment.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact and estimate inquiries for as long as needed to fulfill your service request and for reasonable follow-up. Job application records are retained for up to 12 months from submission. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at grandstrandcustompainting@gmail.com or call (843) 796-9547.

7. Local Storage & Analytics

This website uses your browser's local storage (not cookies) to help us understand how visitors find us. When you visit our site, we may store the following non-personal information in your browser's local storage:

• The landing page path and referring domain of your first and most recent visit
• UTM campaign parameters (source, medium, campaign, content, term) when present in the URL
• Advertising click identifiers (such as gclid, fbclid, or msclkid) when present in the URL

We also send anonymous analytics events through our platform (Base44) to understand which pages are viewed, how forms are used, and which calls-to-action are clicked. These events do not include your personal information.

When you submit an estimate request, contact message, or job application, the information you provide is stored securely in Base44. We use the attribution and analytics data described above to understand where inquiries come from and to improve our website and services.

You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage. We do not use tracking cookies or share analytics data with third-party advertising networks.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our site, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: