EFC PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Edwards Family Companies ("we," "us," or "our"), operating through our family of companies including Emerald Site Services, Arctos Erosion Control, Aqua Poppy Water Treatment, and Greenstone Supply, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.edwardsfamilycompanies.com and our subsidiary websites (collectively, the "Sites"), or when you engage our services.

Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Request a quote or information about our services

• Contact us via phone, email, or contact forms

• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications

• Submit employment applications

• Enter into service agreements with us

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, job title, project details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Sites, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and location data

• Browser type and version

• Pages viewed and time spent on pages

• Referring website addresses

• Device information (operating system, device type)

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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our services

• To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests

• To process service agreements and manage client relationships

• To send you administrative information, updates, and service-related announcements

• To send marketing communications (with your consent where required)

• To improve our Sites and services

• To monitor and analyze usage and trends

• To prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against security threats

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, analytics)

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, or other business transaction

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Sites may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links
Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)

• Opt-out of marketing communications

• Restriction or objection to certain processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Children's Privacy
Our Sites and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Sites or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Edwards Family Companies
9190 Jackson Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 685-7211
Email: info@edwardsfamilycompanies.com