Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

At Backwater Junk Removal, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information when you interact with us through our website, phone, email, text message, or in person.

Contact Information

Backwater Junk Removal
Summerville, South Carolina

Phone: 843-735-9188
Email: info@backwaterjunkremoval.com

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Property address

  • Photos you voluntarily send us for estimates

  • Service requests and project details

  • Payment and invoice information

  • Communication history with our business

We only collect information necessary to provide our services and communicate with you.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Schedule appointments

  • Provide estimates

  • Deliver junk removal services

  • Send appointment confirmations and reminders

  • Respond to questions

  • Send invoices and payment receipts

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our services

  • Communicate important service updates

With your permission, we may occasionally send promotional offers or announcements about our services.

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your mobile phone number, you agree that Backwater Junk Removal may send you text messages related to:

  • Appointment confirmations

  • Appointment reminders

  • Estimate scheduling

  • Service updates

  • Invoice notifications

  • Customer support

  • Follow-up communication

  • Occasional promotional offers (only if you have opted in)

Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with our business.

Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying:

STOP

to any text message.

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us directly using the information above.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information using secure software, password-protected systems, and industry-standard security practices. Access to customer information is limited to those who need it to provide our services.

While no electronic storage system is completely secure, we work to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, including:

  • Jobber (customer management and scheduling)

  • Payment processing providers

  • Email communication services

  • Website hosting providers

  • Cloud storage services

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Review the information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Update your contact information

  • Request deletion of your personal information (unless we are required by law to retain it)

To make a request, please contact us using the information listed above.

Data Retention

We retain customer information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Maintain business records

  • Meet legal, tax, or accounting requirements

  • Resolve disputes

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or destroyed when reasonably possible.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

Backwater Junk Removal
Summerville, South Carolina

Phone: 843-735-9188

Email: info@backwaterjunkremoval.com