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Privacy Policy

This page explains what personal information we collect through this website, how we use it, and how to contact us with privacy-related questions.

Last updated March 13, 2026

This policy applies to information submitted through melvinshandymanservices.net and to follow-up communication related to estimate requests, contact inquiries, testimonials, and referrals.

Who we are

Melvin's Handyman Services operates this website to provide information about handyman, repair, and remodeling services in Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, and nearby Virginia communities.

If you have privacy questions, you can contact us by phone at (571) 274-0006, by email at melvinh69@aol.com, or by mail at 500 Ferry Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

Information we collect

We collect the information you choose to send when you complete a website form or contact us directly.

Estimate and contact forms: full name, email address, phone number, and project message.
Testimonial form: full name, email address, location, and testimonial content.
Referral form: your contact details, your friend's contact details, and any comments you provide.
Basic website usage data may also be collected through Google Analytics after you acknowledge the cookie notice.

How we use your information

We use submitted information to review your request, respond to questions, follow up about potential services, and manage testimonial or referral submissions.

We do not use form submissions to send a marketing newsletter, and we do not sell personal information submitted through this site.

Responding to estimate and contact inquiries.
Coordinating service discussions and follow-up communication.
Reviewing testimonials before posting or storing them for business records.
Following up on referrals when appropriate.

How submissions are processed

Website form submissions are sent through the site's secure form workflow and are stored in a Google Sheets spreadsheet used for lead tracking and records.

The site also sends a notification email through Resend so the business can respond promptly to new inquiries.

These service providers process data on our behalf only for website inquiry handling and related operational needs.

Retention and access

We keep submitted information for as long as it is reasonably needed to respond to your request, maintain business records, and review prior project communication.

If you want us to review, update, or delete information you submitted through this site, contact us and we will evaluate the request in light of applicable legal and recordkeeping obligations.

Third-party services and links

This site may link to third-party services such as Google Maps or may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Google Sheets, and Resend. Those services operate under their own privacy terms and policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites you visit outside this website.

Policy updates

We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect site changes, legal updates, or service-provider changes. The latest version will remain available on this page with the updated effective date shown above.