Eclipse Blinds, LLC — Great Falls, MT
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: February 2026
Eclipse Blinds, LLC ("Eclipse Blinds," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the rights you have regarding your information when you visit eclipseblindsmt.com or interact with our services.
1 Who We Are
Eclipse Blinds, LLC is a licensed, fully insured, and veteran-owned custom window treatment company based in Great Falls, Montana. We are the sole data controller for personal information collected through this website and our business operations.
2 Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
| Data Type | How Collected | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Contact forms, phone, SMS, email | To identify you and personalize service |
| Phone number | Contact forms, direct contact | Scheduling; SMS updates (with consent) |
| Email address | Contact forms, email inquiries | Quotes, confirmations, service communication |
| Home / property address | Consultation scheduling, order forms | Window measuring and installation |
| Payment information | Invoicing and payment processing | Complete transactions (full card numbers not stored) |
| Project preferences & notes | Consultations, email, SMS, phone | Accurate fulfillment of your custom order |
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, the following data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, navigation path, and time on page
- Referring website or URL
- General geographic location (city/region — not your precise address)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected via Google Analytics and does not personally identify you without additional information.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, health or medical data, biometric data, or financial account credentials.
3 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and scheduling free in-home consultations
- Preparing and delivering quotes for custom window treatments
- Processing and fulfilling orders, including custom fabrication and installation
- Sending appointment confirmations, reminders, and order status updates
- Processing payments and maintaining transaction records
- Providing warranty support and post-installation follow-up
- Improving our website experience using aggregated, anonymized analytics data
- Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes
- Sending occasional promotional communications to customers who have opted in
4 Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill your service agreement (e.g., order fulfillment, installation scheduling)
- Legitimate interests: Operating and improving our business and responding to inquiries, balanced against your rights
- Consent: Sending SMS marketing messages or promotional emails, which require your explicit opt-in
- Legal obligation: Retaining records as required by applicable Montana or federal law
5 SMS Communications & Grasshopper
Consent to Receive SMS
By providing your mobile phone number to Eclipse Blinds through any channel — including our website contact form, in-person consultation, phone call, or email — you consent to receive text messages for transactional and service-related purposes. Promotional SMS will only be sent if you have expressly opted in.
Types of Messages
- Appointment confirmations and scheduling reminders
- Quote delivery and follow-up
- Order updates and installation notifications
- Replies to messages you initiate
- Promotional offers (opt-in only)
Messaging Terms and Conditions
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from Eclipse Blinds, from 406-300-4211 regarding informational and service-related communications. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.
Message Frequency:
Message frequency varies. You may receive periodic messages.
SMS Opt-Out and Help Instructions:
To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP to 406-300-4211 at any time.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at 406-300-4211 or sales@eclipseblindsmt.com.
Message & Data Rates:
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. Eclipse Blinds is not responsible for fees charged by your carrier.
Grasshopper Data Practices
Your phone number and call/text metadata are processed by Grasshopper as our service provider, acting on our behalf. Grasshopper is prohibited from using your data for its own marketing purposes. See Grasshopper's Privacy Policy for details.
6 Google Analytics & Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google LLC. It uses cookies to analyze site usage. We have enabled IP anonymization so your full IP address is never stored.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Stores and counts page views (GA4) | 2 years |
| _gid | Session-level user distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles Google server requests | 1 minute |
Data is transmitted to Google's servers and subject to Google's Privacy Policy. To opt out, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on or disable third-party cookies in your browser settings.
7 Email & Google Workspace
Eclipse Blinds uses Google Workspace to power business email at @eclipseblindsmt.com. When you email sales@eclipseblindsmt.com, your message is processed and stored on Google's infrastructure under a formal Data Processing Agreement. Google is contractually prohibited from using your email content for advertising. Records are retained only as long as necessary for business and legal obligations.
8 Sharing Your Information
Data Sharing
Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.
Beyond the above, we may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Grasshopper, Google, and payment processors — bound by contract to protect your data and use it only on our behalf
- Product suppliers: Order details (not sensitive personal info) shared with window treatment manufacturers to fulfill your custom order
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or asset sale — you will be notified before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy
9 Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Customer order & transaction records | 7 years (Montana business records) |
| Contact inquiries (no purchase) | 2 years from last contact |
| Email communications | 3 years or as required by law |
| SMS opt-in / opt-out records | 4 years (TCPA compliance) |
| Google Analytics data | 14 months (GA4 configured) |
| Payment records | 7 years |
10 Your Privacy Rights
We honor the following rights for all customers, regardless of location:
To exercise any right, contact us using the information in Section 14. We respond within 30 days. Exercising your rights will never result in reduced service quality.
11 Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with information, contact us immediately at sales@eclipseblindsmt.com and we will promptly delete it.
12 Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including HTTPS encryption, restricted access controls, Google Workspace two-factor authentication, and regular review of data handling practices. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we commit to notifying you promptly in the event of a breach affecting your personal information, as required by applicable law.
13 Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites for convenience. These are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. Eclipse Blinds accepts no responsibility for third-party content or practices.
14 Contact Us — Privacy Requests
For any privacy questions, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
15 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16 Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Montana. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Cascade County, Montana.
Eclipse Blinds, LLC — Great Falls, MT
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: February 2026
Eclipse Blinds, LLC ("Eclipse Blinds," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the rights you have regarding your information when you visit eclipseblindsmt.com or interact with our services.
1 Who We Are
Eclipse Blinds, LLC is a licensed, fully insured, and veteran-owned custom window treatment company based in Great Falls, Montana. We are the sole data controller for personal information collected through this website and our business operations.
2 Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
| Data Type | How Collected | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Contact forms, phone, SMS, email | To identify you and personalize service |
| Phone number | Contact forms, direct contact | Scheduling; SMS updates (with consent) |
| Email address | Contact forms, email inquiries | Quotes, confirmations, service communication |
| Home / property address | Consultation scheduling, order forms | Window measuring and installation |
| Payment information | Invoicing and payment processing | Complete transactions (full card numbers not stored) |
| Project preferences & notes | Consultations, email, SMS, phone | Accurate fulfillment of your custom order |
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, the following data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, navigation path, and time on page
- Referring website or URL
- General geographic location (city/region — not your precise address)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected via Google Analytics and does not personally identify you without additional information.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, health or medical data, biometric data, or financial account credentials.
3 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and scheduling free in-home consultations
- Preparing and delivering quotes for custom window treatments
- Processing and fulfilling orders, including custom fabrication and installation
- Sending appointment confirmations, reminders, and order status updates
- Processing payments and maintaining transaction records
- Providing warranty support and post-installation follow-up
- Improving our website experience using aggregated, anonymized analytics data
- Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes
- Sending occasional promotional communications to customers who have opted in
4 Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill your service agreement (e.g., order fulfillment, installation scheduling)
- Legitimate interests: Operating and improving our business and responding to inquiries, balanced against your rights
- Consent: Sending SMS marketing messages or promotional emails, which require your explicit opt-in
- Legal obligation: Retaining records as required by applicable Montana or federal law
5 SMS Communications & Grasshopper
Consent to Receive SMS
By providing your mobile phone number to Eclipse Blinds through any channel — including our website contact form, in-person consultation, phone call, or email — you consent to receive text messages for transactional and service-related purposes. Promotional SMS will only be sent if you have expressly opted in.
Types of Messages
- Appointment confirmations and scheduling reminders
- Quote delivery and follow-up
- Order updates and installation notifications
- Replies to messages you initiate
- Promotional offers (opt-in only)
Messaging Terms and Conditions
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from Eclipse Blinds, from 406-300-4211 regarding informational and service-related communications. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.
Message Frequency:
Message frequency varies. You may receive periodic messages.
SMS Opt-Out and Help Instructions:
To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP to 406-300-4211 at any time.
For help, reply HELP or contact us at 406-300-4211 or sales@eclipseblindsmt.com.
Message & Data Rates:
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. Eclipse Blinds is not responsible for fees charged by your carrier.
Grasshopper Data Practices
Your phone number and call/text metadata are processed by Grasshopper as our service provider, acting on our behalf. Grasshopper is prohibited from using your data for its own marketing purposes. See Grasshopper's Privacy Policy for details.
6 Google Analytics & Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google LLC. It uses cookies to analyze site usage. We have enabled IP anonymization so your full IP address is never stored.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Stores and counts page views (GA4) | 2 years |
| _gid | Session-level user distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles Google server requests | 1 minute |
Data is transmitted to Google's servers and subject to Google's Privacy Policy. To opt out, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on or disable third-party cookies in your browser settings.
7 Email & Google Workspace
Eclipse Blinds uses Google Workspace to power business email at @eclipseblindsmt.com. When you email sales@eclipseblindsmt.com, your message is processed and stored on Google's infrastructure under a formal Data Processing Agreement. Google is contractually prohibited from using your email content for advertising. Records are retained only as long as necessary for business and legal obligations.
8 Sharing Your Information
Data Sharing
Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.
Beyond the above, we may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Grasshopper, Google, and payment processors — bound by contract to protect your data and use it only on our behalf
- Product suppliers: Order details (not sensitive personal info) shared with window treatment manufacturers to fulfill your custom order
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or asset sale — you will be notified before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy
9 Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Customer order & transaction records | 7 years (Montana business records) |
| Contact inquiries (no purchase) | 2 years from last contact |
| Email communications | 3 years or as required by law |
| SMS opt-in / opt-out records | 4 years (TCPA compliance) |
| Google Analytics data | 14 months (GA4 configured) |
| Payment records | 7 years |
10 Your Privacy Rights
We honor the following rights for all customers, regardless of location:
To exercise any right, contact us using the information in Section 14. We respond within 30 days. Exercising your rights will never result in reduced service quality.
11 Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with information, contact us immediately at sales@eclipseblindsmt.com and we will promptly delete it.
12 Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including HTTPS encryption, restricted access controls, Google Workspace two-factor authentication, and regular review of data handling practices. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we commit to notifying you promptly in the event of a breach affecting your personal information, as required by applicable law.
13 Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites for convenience. These are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. Eclipse Blinds accepts no responsibility for third-party content or practices.
14 Contact Us — Privacy Requests
For any privacy questions, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
15 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16 Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Montana. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Cascade County, Montana.