Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 19, 2026

Rugged Land Clearing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website (https://ruggedlandclearing.com/), contact us for land clearing services in Florida, or interact with our business.[1][4]

Information We Collect
We collect basic personal information to provide quotes, schedule services, and communicate about land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, and related services in Florida and the Southeast US.

Contact details: Name, phone number (e.g., via calls to 321-300-5516), email, and mailing address (e.g., for site visits in Melbourne, FL).[3][12]
Service details: Property location, project descriptions, and preferences for residential or commercial jobs.
Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies for site functionality and analytics (no tracking for sales).[1][7]
We do not collect sensitive data like payment details directly (handled by third-party processors if needed) or information from children under 13.[5][6]

How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us deliver efficient land clearing services and improve our operations.

Respond to inquiries, provide free quotes, and schedule jobs like storm cleanup or site preparation.[3]
Send service updates, follow-ups, or marketing about our Florida-based expertise (you can opt out anytime).[4]
Comply with legal obligations, such as Florida’s data breach notification under FIPA (notify within 30 days if over 500 records affected).[5]
We limit use to what’s necessary and never sell your personal data.[2][8]

Sharing Your Information
We share information only as needed to serve you.

With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosts, email tools) who agree to protect it and use it only for our business.[3][6][9]
If required by law, to protect rights, or in business transfers (e.g., mergers).[6]
No sharing with third parties for their marketing; processors are contractually bound.[2][9]
Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable safeguards like encryption for online transmissions and access controls to protect your data, though no system is 100% secure.[6][9]

We retain information only as long as needed for services, legal requirements, or disputes (e.g., up to 2 years under some Florida rules, with exceptions).[6][20]

Your Rights and Choices
Florida residents have rights regarding personal data.

Access, correct, delete, or opt out: Contact us to request changes or deletion; we respond promptly without discrimination.[2][8][13]
Opt out of communications: Reply “stop” to texts/emails or use unsubscribe links.
Cookies: Manage via browser settings; essential ones enable site use.[7]
For Florida Digital Bill of Rights compliance, we disclose practices clearly and get consent for sensitive data sales (none occur).[8][11]

Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy; check the effective date. Continued use after changes means acceptance.[6]

Contact Us
Questions? Email or call Rugged Land Clearing at 321-300-5516 or visit 1318 Lake Washington Suite 5, Melbourne, FL 32935.