Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GreasePickupNow ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website greasepickupnow.com (the "Site"). We are a free referral service that connects restaurants and food service businesses in South Florida with certified used cooking oil pickup providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or submit a service request.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when submitting a service request form, including:

• Full name
• Email address
• City or location
• Type of service requested
• Approximate weekly oil volume

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This data is collected through standard web analytics tools and is used solely for improving Site performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Match your request with a certified cooking oil pickup provider in your area
• Forward your contact information to the matched provider so they can reach out to you
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our Site and referral matching process
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing, and we do not sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.

4. Sharing of Information

As a referral service, the core purpose of collecting your information is to share it with the certified provider we match you with. By submitting a request on our Site, you expressly consent to your contact information being shared with that provider.

We may also share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., form processing via Formspree), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your data may be transferred as a business asset.

We do not share your information with any other third parties without your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Form submission data processed through Formspree is subject to Formspree's own data retention policies, which you can review at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. We use privacy-focused analytics (Umami) that does not track personal identifiers or share data with advertising networks.

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, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-out: Opt out of having your data shared with providers by contacting us before we process your request.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: