Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 19, 2026
Howard’s Rug Company of San Diego, Inc. (“Howard’s Rug Co.,” “Howard’s,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and in connection with our business operations.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Company or organization name
- Mailing or business address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Information submitted through website contact or inquiry forms
- Project, estimating, bidding, or service information
- Employment application and recruiting information
- Vendor, supplier, and subcontractor information
- Other information you choose to provide when communicating with us
Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and general website usage information.
How We Use Information
Howard’s may use information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information
- Provide estimates, proposals, products, flooring services, and floor care services
- Communicate with customers, prospective customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and business partners
- Administer and manage projects
- Process employment inquiries and applications
- Maintain and improve our website
- Analyze website performance and usage
- Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and governmental requirements
- Conduct other legitimate business activities related to our operations
Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand how visitors interact with it, improve functionality, and measure website performance.
Depending on the technologies used on our website, third-party service providers may also collect information through cookies or similar technologies. Howard’s does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals or similar mechanisms at this time. We do not engage in cross-site behavioral advertising, and we do not permit third parties to collect personal information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites for their own targeted advertising purposes through our website. You may manage cookies via your browser; disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party technology providers to support website hosting, security, analytics, forms, communications, and other website functions.
These providers may process information on our behalf in connection with the services they provide to Howard’s. Their handling of information may also be governed by their respective privacy policies and contractual obligations.
How We Share Information
Howard’s does not sell personal information for money.
We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to:
- Service providers that perform services on our behalf
- Contractors, consultants, vendors, suppliers, or other parties involved in providing requested products or services
- Government agencies or regulatory authorities when required by law
- Law enforcement or other parties when disclosure is legally required
- Professional advisers, including attorneys, accountants, insurers, and consultants
- Parties involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, financing, restructuring, or similar business transaction
We may also disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Howard’s, our customers, our employees, or others.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws. Depending on the law and circumstances, these rights may include the right to request information regarding personal information collected about you, request correction or deletion of certain information, or exercise other rights provided by law. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information and limit the use of your sensitive personal information.
Not every California privacy law or right applies to every business or every type of information.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact Howard’s using the information provided below. We will confirm receipt within 10 days of your request and respond within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
Howard’s will not unlawfully discriminate against an individual for exercising an applicable privacy right.
Sensitive Personal Information
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through general website contact forms unless specifically requested by Howard’s for a legitimate business purpose.
Data Security
Howard’s uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal information. However, no website, electronic transmission, or information storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, satisfy business and contractual requirements, comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Howard’s is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business and general audiences and are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Howard’s may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, website technologies, or applicable laws. Notice will be posted on our website if any material changes or updates are made to this privacy policy. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or Howard’s privacy practices may be directed to:
Howard’s Rug Company of San Diego, Inc.
6110 Nancy Ridge Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
Email: jhailey@howardsrug.com
Phone: (858) 558-3939
Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line of written or electronic correspondence concerning privacy rights.