Effective Date: August, 2026
Last Updated: August, 2026

Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (“AVC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and recognizes the importance of protecting personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit www.avcaquatic.com (the “Website”), submit information through the Website, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our online services.

The information we collect and how we use it depends on how you interact with AVC and the services or information you request.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this Website and related online interactions unless another privacy notice specifically applies.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our Website and related online interactions involving:

• Website visitors;

• Current and prospective clients;

• Representatives of government agencies, municipalities, businesses, associations, and other organizations;

• Property owners and property managers;

• Vendors, contractors, and business partners;

• Individuals requesting information regarding AVC's services;

• Employment applicants, where applicable; and

• Other individuals who communicate with AVC through the Website or related online services.

This Privacy Policy applies specifically to Website and online data practices. Information collected in connection with contracts, employment, regulatory requirements, field operations, or other business activities may be subject to additional policies, notices, agreements, or legal requirements.

2. What Is Personal Information?

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” generally means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual or household.

The precise definition of personal information varies under applicable law.

Personal information generally does not include information that has lawfully been made publicly available, aggregated information, or information that has been de-identified so that it cannot reasonably be associated with an identifiable individual, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

3. Information We Collect

The information AVC collects through the Website depends on how you interact with us.

Contact and Identification Information

When you contact AVC or submit an information request, we may collect information such as:

• Name;

• Email address;

• Telephone number;

• Mailing or business address;

• Company or organization name;

• Job title or professional affiliation; and

• Other contact information you choose to provide.

Inquiry, Project, and Service Information

When you contact AVC regarding environmental services, vegetation management, restoration, consulting, or other services, we may collect information concerning:

• The nature of your inquiry;

• Services in which you are interested;

• Property or project location;

• Property, waterway, land-management, or project information;

• Type or scope of service requested;

• Information necessary to evaluate or respond to an inquiry;

• Communications between you and AVC; and

• Other information you voluntarily provide.

Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, financial, medical, or other highly sensitive personal information through AVC's general information-request form unless specifically requested.

Communications Information

We may collect information contained in communications you send to us, including communications submitted through Website forms, email, telephone inquiries, or other methods.

Employment Information

If AVC provides an employment application or employment inquiry opportunity through the Website or a linked recruiting service, information collected in connection with employment may include:

• Name and contact information;

• Résumé or curriculum vitae;

• Employment history;

• Education;

• Licenses and certifications;

• Professional qualifications;

• References; and

• Other information voluntarily provided in connection with an employment application.

Where an employment application is processed through a third-party recruiting or human-resources platform, that provider may collect and process information according to its own privacy practices.

Internet, Device, and Website Usage Information

When you visit our Website, AVC or service providers acting on our behalf may automatically collect certain technical and Website usage information, such as:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address;

• Browser type and version;

• Device type;

• Operating system;

• General geographic location derived from an IP address;

• Referring and exit pages;

• Pages viewed;

• Links clicked;

• Date and time of visits;

• Time spent on particular pages;

• Website navigation patterns;

• Website performance or error information; and

• Other information concerning interaction with the Website.

Some of this information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.

4. How We Collect Information

AVC may collect personal information from several sources.

Directly From You

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit the Website's Information Request Form;

• Request information about our services;

• Contact an AVC office;

• Request a consultation, proposal, or other business information;

• Communicate with us by email, telephone, or other means;

• Submit an employment-related inquiry or application, where applicable; or

• Otherwise interact with AVC.

Automatically From Your Browser or Device

Certain information may be collected automatically when you visit our Website through cookies, server logs, analytics services, scripts, and similar technologies.

From Service Providers

AVC may receive information from companies that provide Website hosting, analytics, security, communications, information technology, recruiting, or other services on our behalf.

From Business Partners and Referral Sources

Where relevant to our services, AVC may receive information from clients, contractors, consultants, professional partners, government agencies, municipalities, property-management organizations, referral sources, or other organizations with which we have a legitimate business relationship.

From Publicly Available Sources

Where appropriate and permitted by law, AVC may obtain information from publicly available sources in connection with legitimate business activities.

5. How We Use Personal Information

AVC may use personal information for legitimate business and operational purposes, including the following.

Responding to Inquiries and Providing Services

We may use information to:

• Respond to Website inquiries;

• Communicate with current and prospective clients;

• Provide information about AVC services;

• Evaluate service requests;

• Prepare proposals, estimates, or other business communications;

• Schedule consultations or services;

• Provide environmental, vegetation-management, restoration, consulting, or related services;

• Administer client relationships; and

• Provide customer service and support.

Operating and Improving Our Website and Business

We may use information to:

• Operate and maintain our Website;

• Understand how visitors use the Website;

• Improve Website design, navigation, content, and functionality;

• Identify and correct technical issues;

• Measure Website performance;

• Evaluate interest in AVC's services;

• Improve our services and client experience;

• Conduct internal analysis and reporting; and

• Support legitimate business planning.

Communications

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to questions or requests;

• Provide requested information;

• Communicate regarding projects or services;

• Provide administrative or service-related notices; and

• Maintain appropriate business communications.

Marketing and Business Development

Where permitted by applicable law, AVC may use information to communicate about services, company news, educational information, industry developments, or other information that may be relevant to current or prospective clients.

Recipients of marketing emails may opt out using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in the communication where applicable.

Security and Fraud Prevention

We may use information to:

• Protect our Website and information systems;

• Prevent or investigate fraudulent or malicious activity;

• Detect security incidents;

• Protect AVC's property, systems, personnel, clients, and Website visitors; and

• Maintain the integrity of our business operations.

Legal and Regulatory Purposes

We may use information where reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations;

• Respond to lawful government, regulatory, or court requests;

• Maintain required records;

• Enforce agreements or policies;

• Protect legal rights;

• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims; and

• Meet contractual, insurance, safety, or regulatory obligations.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

AVC's Website may use cookies and similar technologies such as scripts, tags, pixels, local storage, or other technologies that store or access information on a visitor's device.

These technologies may be used to:

• Operate the Website;

• Maintain Website functionality and security;

• Understand Website traffic and usage;

• Measure Website performance;

• Identify technical problems;

• Understand how visitors arrive at and navigate the Website; and

• Improve Website content and user experience.

Cookies may include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies, which support essential Website operation and security;

• Functional Cookies, which support Website features or preferences;

• Analytics or Performance Cookies, which help us understand Website traffic and performance; and

• Advertising or Targeting Cookies, if AVC uses such technologies now or in the future.

For additional information about cookies and similar technologies used on the AVC Website and the choices available to visitors, please review our Cookie Statement.

7. Website Analytics

AVC may use Website analytics services to help understand Website traffic, visitor interactions, referral sources, and Website performance.

Analytics technologies may collect information such as:

• IP address;

• Browser and device characteristics;

• Pages visited;

• Time spent on pages;

• Referral sources;

• Website navigation; and

• General usage information.

This information helps AVC evaluate Website performance, understand how visitors use Website content, and improve the online experience.

8. Third-Party Website Technologies and Service Providers

AVC may use third-party service providers to operate or support portions of the Website and our online activities.

Depending on the technologies in use, these providers may provide services relating to:

• Website hosting;

• Website development and maintenance;

• Analytics;

• Website security;

• Forms and communications;

• Email services;

• Mapping or location services;

• Embedded media;

• Social media;

• Recruiting or applicant management; and

• Other Website functionality.

Third-party providers may collect information directly through their technologies and process information according to their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

9. How We Disclose Personal Information

AVC does not disclose personal information indiscriminately. We may disclose information where reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, to provide requested services, or as permitted or required by law.

Service Providers and Contractors

We may disclose information to vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers that support our business, including providers of:

• Website hosting and maintenance;

• Information technology;

• Cybersecurity;

• Analytics;

• Communications;

• Professional services;

• Recruiting or human-resources systems; and

• Other operational services.

These providers may receive information necessary to perform services for AVC.

Clients, Business Partners, and Project Participants

Where reasonably necessary to provide requested services or conduct a project, information may be disclosed to appropriate clients, project partners, contractors, consultants, government agencies, municipalities, property-management organizations, or other participants involved in the applicable project or service.

Professional Advisors

We may disclose information to attorneys, accountants, auditors, insurers, consultants, or other professional advisors when reasonably necessary.

Government, Regulatory, and Legal Authorities

AVC may disclose information where we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or regulation;

• Respond to a subpoena, court order, warrant, governmental request, or other lawful process;

• Satisfy regulatory obligations;

• Protect AVC's legal rights or property;

• Prevent or investigate fraud, misconduct, security incidents, or unlawful activity; or

• Protect the safety of AVC personnel, clients, Website visitors, or others.

Business Transactions

If AVC is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be disclosed to parties involved in evaluating or completing the transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate confidentiality protections where required.

At Your Direction or With Your Consent

We may disclose information when you request, authorize, or consent to the disclosure.

10. Sale, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising

Certain state privacy laws use specialized definitions of “sale,” “sharing,” and “targeted advertising” that may include some disclosures involving advertising or Website tracking even where personal information is not exchanged for money.

AVC does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

11. Aggregated and De-Identified Information

AVC may aggregate, anonymize, or de-identify information so that it can no longer reasonably be associated with an identifiable individual.

We may use aggregated or de-identified information for legitimate purposes, including:

• Website analytics;

• Business analysis;

• Research;

• Service improvement;

• Website improvement;

• Statistical reporting; and

• Business planning.

Where required by applicable law, AVC will maintain de-identified information in de-identified form and will not attempt to re-identify it except as permitted by law.

12. Data Retention

AVC retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legitimate operational, contractual, legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping requirements.

Factors considered in determining appropriate retention periods may include:

• The nature of the information;

• The purpose for which it was collected;

• The nature and duration of a client or business relationship;

• Contractual requirements;

• Project documentation requirements;

• Legal and regulatory requirements;

• Tax, accounting, insurance, and recordkeeping obligations;

• Applicable statutes of limitation;

• The need to resolve disputes; and

• The need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, AVC may delete, destroy, anonymize, or de-identify it in accordance with applicable requirements and business practices.

13. Information Security

AVC recognizes the importance of protecting personal information.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or unauthorized access.

These measures may include safeguards related to:

• Access controls;

• Website and network security;

• Vendor and service-provider management;

• Confidentiality obligations;

• Information-security practices;

• Data storage;

• Record management and disposal; and

• Other organizational and technical safeguards appropriate to the information involved.

No method of transmitting information over the Internet, information system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. AVC therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted through or stored in connection with the Website.

14. Third-Party Websites

The AVC Website contains links to websites, organizations, resources, publications, and services operated by third parties.

These links may be provided for educational, informational, professional, or convenience purposes.

AVC does not control the privacy, security, content, or data practices of third-party websites. When you follow a link away from avcaquatic.com, the privacy policy and terms of the third-party website may apply.

We encourage visitors to review applicable third-party privacy policies before providing personal information.

15. Embedded Content and External Services

The AVC Website may include third-party content or functionality such as maps, videos, social media features, forms, widgets, or other embedded services.

When third-party content loads or a visitor interacts with it, the provider may receive information about the visitor's browser, device, IP address, or interaction with the service.

If a visitor is logged into a third-party account while visiting the AVC Website, that provider may be able to associate Website activity with the visitor's account, depending upon the provider's technology and practices.

The collection and use of information by an independent third party is governed by that third party's own privacy policies and terms.

16. Employment Applicants

AVC may direct prospective employees to an employment or applicant-management platform operated by a third-party provider.

When an individual uses a third-party employment service, information submitted through that service may be collected directly by the provider and made available to AVC for legitimate recruiting and employment purposes.

Employment information may be used to:

• Evaluate qualifications;

• Communicate regarding employment opportunities;

• Manage recruiting and hiring activities;

• Verify information where permitted by law;

• Maintain appropriate employment-related records; and

• Comply with legal obligations.

Applicants should review the privacy information provided by the applicable recruiting platform before submitting personal information.

17. Children's Privacy

The AVC Website is intended for a general and professional audience and is not directed to children under 13.

AVC does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 in circumstances requiring parental consent.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through our Website in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise address the information.

A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information through our Website may contact us using the information below.

18. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your state of residence, AVC's activities, and applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning personal information.

Those rights may include the ability to:

• Confirm whether AVC processes personal information about you;

• Request access to certain personal information;

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information;

• Request deletion of certain personal information;

• Obtain a portable copy of certain information;

• Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information;

• Opt out of targeted advertising;

• Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information;

• Withdraw consent where applicable; and

• Appeal certain decisions regarding a privacy request.

These rights differ by jurisdiction and may be subject to statutory thresholds, exceptions, and limitations.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact AVC using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

AVC may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

19. Authorized Agents

Where applicable law permits an authorized agent to submit a privacy request on your behalf, AVC may require reasonable documentation showing that the agent has authority to act for you.

We may also ask you to verify your identity or confirm that you authorized the request.

20. Non-Discrimination

Where applicable privacy law provides consumer rights, AVC will not unlawfully discriminate against an individual for exercising those rights.

Subject to applicable law, AVC will not deny services, charge different prices, provide a different quality of service, or otherwise unlawfully treat an individual differently solely because that individual exercised an applicable privacy right.

21. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state consumer privacy laws.

Whether a particular privacy law applies to AVC depends upon factors such as the state of residence of the individual, statutory business thresholds, the nature and volume of information processed, and how the information is used.

Where applicable law grants additional rights or requires additional disclosures, AVC will provide those rights and disclosures as required.

22. Do Not Track

Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” setting that may communicate a user's preference concerning online tracking.

Because there has historically been no universally accepted technical standard governing responses to traditional Do Not Track signals, websites may respond differently.

Traditional Do Not Track signals are distinct from legally recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, where applicable law requires recognition.

23. International Visitors

The AVC Website is operated from the United States and is primarily intended to provide information concerning AVC and its services in the United States.

If you access this Website from outside the United States, information you provide may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in the United States or another jurisdiction in which an AVC service provider operates.

Privacy laws in those jurisdictions may differ from those applicable in your country of residence.

24. Changes to This Privacy Policy

AVC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Our Website;

• Our services;

• Website technologies;

• Service providers;

• Business practices; or

• Applicable privacy laws.

When this Privacy Policy is updated, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.

Where applicable law requires additional notice regarding a material change, AVC will provide such notice as required.

We encourage Website visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

25. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, AVC's Website privacy practices, or a privacy-related request, please contact:

Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
1860 W. 10th Street
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Phone: 561-845-5525
Toll Free: 800-327-8745
Website: www.avcaquatic.com

Email: [email protected]