Privacy Policy

Last Updated & Effective Date: October 26, 2026

1. Overview & Operating Posture

This Privacy Policy explains how Pest Tech Research ("we," "our," or "the platform"), accessible at https://pesttechresearch.com, handles information when you visit our website, consult our technology research, or utilize our interactive tools. Pest Tech Research is an independent B2B technology research platform evaluating software, AI automation, and operational workflows for pest control businesses.

2. Interactive Decision Tools & Calculators (Client-Side Privacy)

Pest Tech Research offers decision models including the Missed Call Revenue Calculator, AI Receptionist ROI Calculator, Software Cost Calculator, and Tech Stack Builder. Please note:

• Calculations: These tools are designed to calculate estimates in your browser. We recommend avoiding entry of sensitive personal information.
• Data Handling: Whether any data is transmitted depends on the particular tool and any services it uses. Do not enter confidential business or personal information into these calculators.
• Browser Storage: Your browser may retain information through its own settings or extensions. Clear entered values and browser data when using a shared device.

3. Information Collected Through Direct Inquiries

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily choose to provide to us when submitting an editorial question, primary source documentation, or a factual correction via our Contact page:

• Contact Data: Your name, email address, inquiry topic, and message content.
• Purpose of Use: This information is used strictly to communicate with you regarding your inquiry, verify submitted documentation, or follow up on requested research clarifications.
• No Marketing Lists: Submitted contact details are never sold, rented, or added to unprompted marketing mailing lists.

4. Web Server Access Logs

Like virtually all standard web servers, our hosting infrastructure automatically records basic technical requests in web server access logs for performance monitoring, DDOS protection, and server security. These logs may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address;
• Browser type, browser version, and operating system;
• Referring and exit URL paths;
• Date, time, and duration of the page request.

Server logs may be processed by our hosting and security providers. Log retention and access depend on hosting configuration and applicable requirements.

5. Cookies & Storage Practices

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. The website may use essential WordPress cookies and cookies from enabled plugins or third-party services. The exact cookies may vary with site configuration:

• Essential Cookies: WordPress may set login or preference cookies when relevant. Our contact form uses a WordPress security nonce; a nonce is not itself necessarily a cookie.
• User Controls: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Some functions may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.

6. Analytics & Telemetry (Conditional Disclosure)

Analytics or measurement tools may be enabled or changed over time. If analytics services such as Google Analytics are used, they may collect technical usage information subject to their settings and privacy policies. The site operator should review the live tracking configuration and update this section before publication.

7. Third-Party Advertising & Future Google AdSense (Conditional Disclosure)

If Google AdSense or another advertising service is enabled in the future, advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies. This disclosure does not mean that advertising is currently active:

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on websites that participate in the Google AdSense program.
• Google and its partners may use advertising cookies to display or measure ads, depending on applicable settings and consent choices.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative / aboutads.info at https://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
• When advertising is enabled, third-party ad networks or vendors may also use cookies, web beacons, and JavaScript to measure ad performance and personalize content according to their respective privacy policies.

8. External Links & Software Vendor References

Our research articles, comparison tables, and software directory profiles link to external software vendor websites (such as FieldRoutes, PestPac, GorillaDesk, Jobber, ServiceTitan, and others) as primary documentation citations. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or policies of any external third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

9. Data Security & Retention

The website uses HTTPS for data in transit. Contact inquiries are sent to the editorial inbox and may be retained as needed to respond, handle corrections, maintain records, or meet applicable obligations. Email providers and hosting providers may process related information.

10. Your Privacy Rights & Contact Details

Depending on your location, you may have statutory rights regarding your personal data (such as the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information submitted via our Contact channel). To submit a request or ask questions about this policy:

• Visit our dedicated Contact Us Page.
• Email: admin@pesttechresearch.com.