Privacy Policy
Effective Date — July 1, 2026
GTL Excavating, Inc. ("GTL Excavating," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit gtlexcavating.com, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
A. INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
When you fill out our bid request form or contact form, we collect the following:
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First and Last Name
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Phone Number
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Email Address
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Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code
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Job Type (Commercial or Residential)
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Project Description
This information is submitted voluntarily and is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide you with a project bid or consultation.
B. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address and general geographic location
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on each page
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Referring website or search terms used to find us
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Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
This information is collected through cookies and third-party analytics tools (see Section 4) and is used to understand how visitors use our site and improve our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
GTL Excavating uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to bid requests, project inquiries, and contact form submissions
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To communicate with you about your project, timeline, or services
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To improve our website content and user experience
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To analyze website traffic and performance through analytics tools
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To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How We Store & Protect Your Information
Form submissions from our website are transmitted securely and delivered to GTL Excavating's internal team via email or our project management system. We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We retain contact and bid request information for as long as necessary to fulfill your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. If you would like your information deleted, please contact us directly (see Section 8).
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. We may use the following third-party tools:
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We may use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
GOOGLE RECAPTCHA
Our contact and bid request form uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and automated submissions. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information and sends it to Google for analysis. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. For more information, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
MANAGING COOKIES
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Flintstone Paving, Inc. (flintstonepaving.com). These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. GTL Excavating is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
GTL Excavating reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to request deletion of your personal information, or have any privacy-related concerns, please contact us:
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GTL Excavating, Inc.
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Phone: (406) 531-8581
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Email: (hidden) gary@gtlexcavating.com
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Service Area: Missoula, Ravalli & Lake Counties, Montana
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Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM