Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: August 17, 2025

    Lowest Price Tree Service and Arbor Consulting LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have. It applies to information collected through nycArborist.com, our forms, emails, and during the delivery of our commercial arborist services.

    1) What we collect

    We collect information necessary to provide arborist consulting and compliance services, including:

    Business & Contact Info: Company name, address, Tax ID, permits/licenses, names, roles, phone numbers, emails.

    Project/Permit Data: Site addresses, maps, plans, DOB/NYCDPR application details, case/violation numbers, photos/videos, tree health data and notes.

    Transaction Data: Services requested, invoices, payment confirmations (we do not store full card numbers).

    Technical Data: Device, browser, IP address, and cookie/analytics data (see our Cookies Policy).

    Communications: Emails, messages, signed service agreements and related attachments.

    2) Sources of information

    • Directly from you or your authorized representatives.
    • Project partners you instruct us to work with (e.g., contractors, architects, expeditors).
    • Public records and NYC agencies (e.g., DOB, NYCDPR).
    • Our website (forms, cookies/analytics).

    3) How we use information

    • To scope, deliver, and manage arborist services (reports, tree protection plans, permit filings, on-site consulting, inspections).
    • To submit applications/requests to NYC agencies and coordinate sign-offs.
    • To schedule work, communicate about projects, and maintain records for future service requests.
    • To operate, secure, and improve our website and internal systems.
    • To comply with law, enforce agreements, and prevent fraud.

    Legal bases (where applicable): performance of a contract; our legitimate interests in operating a professional service; compliance with legal obligations; your consent (for optional items).

    4) How we share information

    We share only as needed to perform services or as required by law:

    NYC Agencies: NYCDPR, DOB, DDC, and other municipal entities for permits, inspections, and violation resolution.

    Service Providers/Subcontractors: Licensed arborists, planting crews, utility locators, nurseries, hosting and database vendors, payment processors.

    Professional Advisors & Legal: Accountants, attorneys, insurers as appropriate.

    Compliance/Safety: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

    We do not sell your information for marketing.

    5) Data retention

    Project and compliance records are retained for as long as needed for the engagement, regulatory requirements, warranty windows (e.g., 12-month planting warranty or until Parks sign-off), and reasonable business recordkeeping. We delete or de-identify data when no longer needed.

    6) Security

    We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (account access controls, encryption in transit, limited employee access, logging). While no system is perfectly secure, we follow reasonable measures consistent with NY's SHIELD Act standards to protect personal information.

    7) Your choices & rights

    Access/Correction/Deletion: You may request a copy of your data, ask us to correct inaccuracies, or request deletion where legally permissible.

    Limit/Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

    Communications: You can opt out of non-essential communications.

    To exercise rights, contact Lowestpricetrees@gmail.com. We may verify your identity and respond within a reasonable time.

    8) Cookies & analytics

    We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, performance, security, and limited analytics. See our Cookies Policy for details and browser controls.

    9) Children's privacy

    Our services target commercial clients. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

    10) International use

    We primarily process data in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S.

    11) Changes to this Policy

    We may update this Policy periodically. The "Effective Date" reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.

    12) Contact us

    Questions or privacy requests:
    Lowest Price Tree Service and Arbor Consulting • 169 Madison Ave, #38245, New York, NY 10016
    Lowestpricetrees@gmail.com