Privacy Policy For S.L.A.M. (Sediment Lakes Aquatic Management)
Last updated: March 25, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how S.L.A.M. (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or use our website at www.Slam-hydro.com (the “Site”), request our services, or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, update the “Last updated” date above, and take any other steps required by applicable law.
How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
To provide the Services, we collect and have collected over the past 12 months personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that we collect and use will vary depending on how you interact with us. In addition to the specific uses set out below, we may use information we collect about you to: • Communicate with you • Provide the Services (such as conducting hydraulic dredging projects or sending relevant updates about our waterway management offerings) • Comply with any applicable legal obligations • Enforce any applicable terms of service • Protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others Information We Collect Directly from You Information that you directly submit to us through our Services may include: • Basic contact details such as your name, address, phone number, and email address • Project or service requests including site address, timeframe, scope, and/or environmental conditions relevant to a dredging or sediment removal project • Order or payment details if we provide any paid services directly online (e.g., billing address, payment confirmation) • Account information (e.g., username and password) if you create an account on our Site (if applicable) • Customer support information you provide in communications with us—for example, when submitting a request for a quote or more details about our services Some features of the Services may require you to provide certain information about yourself. You may elect not to provide this information, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features or request certain services. Information We Collect Through Cookies We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our Site and Services (“Usage Data”). This may include information about how you access and use our Site (e.g., your device, browser, network connection, IP address), as well as details about your activity on the Site (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked). We (or service providers acting on our behalf) may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other similar technologies (“Cookies”) to collect this data. You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your user experience and some features of our Site may not function properly.
Information We Obtain from Third Parties
We may obtain information about you from third parties, including vendors and service providers who collect information on our behalf, for example: • Payment processors, if you pay for services online • Marketing and analytics providers who help us understand user engagement • Hosting and IT service providers who power our Site We will treat any information obtained from third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy. However, we are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party information nor their policies or practices.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Below are examples of how we may use the personal information we collect: • Providing Products and Services. We use your personal information to fulfill your requests for our Services, which may include preparing and delivering quotes, handling permits, arranging on-site visits, processing payments (if applicable), and communicating updates about your projects. • Marketing and Advertising. We may use your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes, such as sending you emails about new services, special offers, or informational content about waterway management. • Security and Fraud Prevention. We use your personal information to detect, investigate, or prevent fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activity. • Communicating with You. We use your personal information to provide you with customer support and to improve our Services. Cookies Like many websites, we use Cookies on our Site for a variety of legitimate interests, such as: • Site Functionality. To ensure our Site functions properly (e.g., remembering your preferences). • Analytics. To understand how visitors engage with our Site and where we can improve. • Advertising (if applicable). To show you targeted advertisements that may be relevant to you based on your browsing activities. Most browsers automatically accept Cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline Cookies if you prefer. Please note that blocking Cookies may affect your use of certain Site features.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances: • Vendors or Service Providers. We share personal information with third parties who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., IT management, data analytics, payment processing, customer support, and hosting providers). • Business and Marketing Partners. We may share information for joint marketing activities or projects (e.g., co-branded promotions). • Legal and Compliance. If required by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., court order, subpoena, or government inquiry), or if necessary to protect or defend our rights or property, or the rights or property of others, we may disclose personal information. • Corporate Transactions. We may transfer personal information in connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets. If we engage in “selling” or “sharing” personal information for the purpose of online advertising, or if we use sensitive personal information (e.g., geolocation, certain financial information) in ways regulated by applicable law, we will do so in accordance with such laws and provide any required notices or opportunities to opt out. User Generated Content If our Site allows you to submit reviews, testimonials, or other content, please note that any content you post may be visible to others. We cannot control how third parties may use any information you make publicly available.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Site may link to websites or platforms operated by third parties. If you follow these links, you will leave our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party sites, nor for their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of (13/16—depending on your local requirements). If you believe that a child under this age has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the information in the “Contact” section below so that we may delete the information as required by applicable law. Security and Retention We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Your Rights and Choices Depending on applicable privacy laws in your region, you may have the following rights: • Right to Access / Know. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. • Right to Delete. You may request that we delete your personal information. • Right to Correct. You may request corrections to inaccurate personal information we maintain about you. • Right to Opt Out. You may have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising or related practices. • Right to Limit or Restrict. You may request restrictions on how we use your personal information, particularly sensitive personal information. • Right to Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. • Right to Appeal. If we deny your request, you may have the right to appeal our decision (per applicable laws). To exercise any of these rights (where available), please contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below. We may need to verify your identity to process certain requests, which can include requesting additional documentation or information from you.
Complaints
If you have any concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us. We will do our best to resolve your concern. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, if one exists in your jurisdiction. International Users We may transfer and process your personal information outside your home country, including in the United States. Where required, we will use recognized legal mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to lawfully transfer personal information across borders. By using our Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have data protection rules different from those of your country.
Contact
Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of the rights available to you, please contact us by: • Phone: 586-945-8915 • Email: Info@slam-hydro.com • Mailing Address: 38995 Lakeshore Drive, Harrison Twp MI 48045
We value your privacy and will respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable law. Thank you for choosing S.L.A.M. (Sediment Lakes Aquatic Management).
This Privacy Policy describes how S.L.A.M. (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or use our website at www.Slam-hydro.com (the “Site”), request our services, or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the “Services”). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, update the “Last updated” date above, and take any other steps required by applicable law.
How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
To provide the Services, we collect and have collected over the past 12 months personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that we collect and use will vary depending on how you interact with us. In addition to the specific uses set out below, we may use information we collect about you to: • Communicate with you • Provide the Services (such as conducting hydraulic dredging projects or sending relevant updates about our waterway management offerings) • Comply with any applicable legal obligations • Enforce any applicable terms of service • Protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others Information We Collect Directly from You Information that you directly submit to us through our Services may include: • Basic contact details such as your name, address, phone number, and email address • Project or service requests including site address, timeframe, scope, and/or environmental conditions relevant to a dredging or sediment removal project • Order or payment details if we provide any paid services directly online (e.g., billing address, payment confirmation) • Account information (e.g., username and password) if you create an account on our Site (if applicable) • Customer support information you provide in communications with us—for example, when submitting a request for a quote or more details about our services Some features of the Services may require you to provide certain information about yourself. You may elect not to provide this information, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features or request certain services. Information We Collect Through Cookies We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our Site and Services (“Usage Data”). This may include information about how you access and use our Site (e.g., your device, browser, network connection, IP address), as well as details about your activity on the Site (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked). We (or service providers acting on our behalf) may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other similar technologies (“Cookies”) to collect this data. You can configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your user experience and some features of our Site may not function properly.
Information We Obtain from Third Parties
We may obtain information about you from third parties, including vendors and service providers who collect information on our behalf, for example: • Payment processors, if you pay for services online • Marketing and analytics providers who help us understand user engagement • Hosting and IT service providers who power our Site We will treat any information obtained from third parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy. However, we are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party information nor their policies or practices.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Below are examples of how we may use the personal information we collect: • Providing Products and Services. We use your personal information to fulfill your requests for our Services, which may include preparing and delivering quotes, handling permits, arranging on-site visits, processing payments (if applicable), and communicating updates about your projects. • Marketing and Advertising. We may use your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes, such as sending you emails about new services, special offers, or informational content about waterway management. • Security and Fraud Prevention. We use your personal information to detect, investigate, or prevent fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activity. • Communicating with You. We use your personal information to provide you with customer support and to improve our Services. Cookies Like many websites, we use Cookies on our Site for a variety of legitimate interests, such as: • Site Functionality. To ensure our Site functions properly (e.g., remembering your preferences). • Analytics. To understand how visitors engage with our Site and where we can improve. • Advertising (if applicable). To show you targeted advertisements that may be relevant to you based on your browsing activities. Most browsers automatically accept Cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline Cookies if you prefer. Please note that blocking Cookies may affect your use of certain Site features.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information under the following circumstances: • Vendors or Service Providers. We share personal information with third parties who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., IT management, data analytics, payment processing, customer support, and hosting providers). • Business and Marketing Partners. We may share information for joint marketing activities or projects (e.g., co-branded promotions). • Legal and Compliance. If required by law or in response to a legal request (e.g., court order, subpoena, or government inquiry), or if necessary to protect or defend our rights or property, or the rights or property of others, we may disclose personal information. • Corporate Transactions. We may transfer personal information in connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets. If we engage in “selling” or “sharing” personal information for the purpose of online advertising, or if we use sensitive personal information (e.g., geolocation, certain financial information) in ways regulated by applicable law, we will do so in accordance with such laws and provide any required notices or opportunities to opt out. User Generated Content If our Site allows you to submit reviews, testimonials, or other content, please note that any content you post may be visible to others. We cannot control how third parties may use any information you make publicly available.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Site may link to websites or platforms operated by third parties. If you follow these links, you will leave our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party sites, nor for their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of (13/16—depending on your local requirements). If you believe that a child under this age has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the information in the “Contact” section below so that we may delete the information as required by applicable law. Security and Retention We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Your Rights and Choices Depending on applicable privacy laws in your region, you may have the following rights: • Right to Access / Know. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. • Right to Delete. You may request that we delete your personal information. • Right to Correct. You may request corrections to inaccurate personal information we maintain about you. • Right to Opt Out. You may have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising or related practices. • Right to Limit or Restrict. You may request restrictions on how we use your personal information, particularly sensitive personal information. • Right to Withdraw Consent. Where we rely on your consent to process personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. • Right to Appeal. If we deny your request, you may have the right to appeal our decision (per applicable laws). To exercise any of these rights (where available), please contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below. We may need to verify your identity to process certain requests, which can include requesting additional documentation or information from you.
Complaints
If you have any concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us. We will do our best to resolve your concern. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, if one exists in your jurisdiction. International Users We may transfer and process your personal information outside your home country, including in the United States. Where required, we will use recognized legal mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to lawfully transfer personal information across borders. By using our Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have data protection rules different from those of your country.
Contact
Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of the rights available to you, please contact us by: • Phone: 586-945-8915 • Email: Info@slam-hydro.com • Mailing Address: 38995 Lakeshore Drive, Harrison Twp MI 48045
We value your privacy and will respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable law. Thank you for choosing S.L.A.M. (Sediment Lakes Aquatic Management).