Joe the Home Pro (“JTHP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit joethehomepro.com or any of our location-specific microsites, contact us through our website, schedule an inspection, or otherwise interact with us online.
This policy applies to all Joe the Home Pro locations, including JTHP Corporate, JTHP SWFL (Southwest Florida), JTHP Columbus IN, and JTHP Lynchburg VA.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request an inspection quote or schedule an appointment
- Use an embedded scheduling calendar
- Communicate with us by phone, email, text message, or other methods
- Provide information related to property inspections or real estate transactions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Property address and details
- Real estate agent information (if applicable)
- Appointment details
- Message content
- Any additional information you choose to submit
2. Website Analytics and Usage Information
We may use analytics tools to help us understand website visitation, page performance, traffic patterns, and content engagement.
Analytics tools may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Approximate geographic location
- Referring website or traffic source
- Interactions with website content
We use this information to improve our website, understand which content is useful to visitors, and evaluate website performance. We do not use analytics data for third-party paid advertising campaigns, and we do not sell analytics data.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and analytics.
These cookies help the website function properly and help us understand how visitors use the site. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Contact Forms and Scheduling Tools
Joe the Home Pro may use embedded third-party tools, including GoHighLevel and inspection scheduling software, to provide website contact forms, appointment scheduling, and related communications.
When you submit a form or schedule an appointment through an embedded tool, the information you provide may be processed by that third-party platform on behalf of Joe the Home Pro. This may include your name, email address, phone number, property details, appointment details, message content, and related communication preferences.
We use this information to respond to inquiries, schedule inspections, provide requested services, manage client communications, and follow up regarding property inspections or related services.
5. Text Messaging and Communication Consent
If you provide your phone number and choose to opt in, Joe the Home Pro may send text messages related to services, appointments, inspections, or promotional updates.
Joe the Home Pro may provide separate consent options for:
- Non-marketing text messages, such as appointment reminders, inspector arrival updates, service-related communications, or messages about your inspection report.
- Marketing and promotional text messages, such as special offers, updates, or promotional communications.
Consent to receive marketing text messages is not required to use Joe the Home Pro services. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP. You may request help by replying HELP.
Joe the Home Pro does not sell or share mobile opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may share information with service providers, messaging platforms, telecommunications providers, or other vendors as necessary to deliver messages and manage communications on our behalf.
6. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule property inspections
- Provide home inspection and related services
- Communicate with clients, prospective clients, and real estate agents
- Send service-related messages and reports
- Send marketing messages where permitted and consented to
- Improve website content, usability, and performance
- Monitor website security and functionality
- Maintain business records
- Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
- Website hosting providers
- Website maintenance and security providers
- Analytics providers
- Customer relationship management and communication platforms, such as GoHighLevel
- Inspection reporting and scheduling tools
- Email, SMS, or telecommunications service providers
- Professional advisors
- Government, regulatory, or legal authorities when required by law or necessary to protect our rights
Service providers are used to help us operate the website, manage communications, provide services, or maintain business operations.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no website, email, form, analytics tool, or online communication method is completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal or professional obligations, resolve disputes, and operate our business.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for collection, and applicable legal or professional requirements.
10. Your Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitations on the use of certain personal information.
You may also:
- Disable or delete cookies through your browser settings
- Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link, where available
- Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
- Contact Joe the Home Pro to update or correct information you previously provided
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites or embedded third-party tools. Joe the Home Pro is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or platforms.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Joe the Home Pro Lynchburg, VA
Joe the Home Pro Corporate
(For location-specific inquiries, please reach out to JTHP SWFL, JTHP Columbus IN, or JTHP Lynchburg VA via the contact information provided on their respective microsites.)