See below for the details of our policies regarding user privacy on Utilities Local.
Third-Party Tracking
Utilities Local uses a third-party tracking service that uses cookies to track non-personally identifiable information about visitors to our site. Tracked information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. Clickstream data includes activity of users on pages and across pages of the website. We do not link this automatically-collected data to personally identifiable information (PII). We do use this data to track aggregate navigation around the site and to analyze the trends of this navigation data.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer mainly for record-keeping purposes. Utilities Local uses cookies on this website, but does not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information. We use persistent cookies, which remain on a users' hard drive for an extended period of time. See below for information about the specific uses of cookies on Utilities Local.
Refusing Cookies
If a user is not comfortable with cookies being utilized, that user can adjust the settings within their specific Internet browser to further prohibit being served a cookie. Users can also remove cookies by following the directions provided in their Internet browser's help file.
Access to Personally Identifiable Information
Utilities Local does not store any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Customer Service
Utilities Local only communicates with users in response to direct inquiries. Any email address that is used to initiate contact with Utilities Local via email is utilized only to respond to that particular inquiry and not for any other purpose. Utilities Local does not store any personally identifiable information (PII) included in email inquiries.
Choice to Opt-out
Utilities Local only sends service emails in response to specific inquires submitted by the user. In the event that an opt-out or unsubscribe is needed, one will be provided on that specific email response. User email addresses are not stored by Utilities Local for any purpose. No personally identifiable information (PII) is stored on the website, so there is no user access to submitted email addresses for correction.
Links to Other Websites
Utilities Local occasionally contains links to other websites and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such (linked to) websites. Utilities Local employs best practices to ensure that our outbound links send our visitors to websites that are high-quality and trustworthy. We encourage users to be aware when they leave Utilities Local and to make themselves aware of the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information.
Questions About This Policy
Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns about our Privacy Policy.
Changes in this Privacy Policy
If we decide to change or update this privacy policy in any way, we will post those changes to this privacy statement and disclose the date that our policy was updated. We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please review it frequently.
Last updated: September 9, 2015
