Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Field Lightning (“Field Lightning”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) provides software that enables service businesses to manage operations and communicate with their customers, including through SMS messaging, web portals, and related services.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit fieldlightning.com, use our software platform, or interact with businesses that use Field Lightning.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information.
Account and Business Information
When businesses create an account on Field Lightning, we may collect:
- business name
- contact name
- email address
- phone number
- billing information
- account credentials
Customer Information Provided by Businesses
Businesses using Field Lightning may store information about their customers in the platform. This may include:
- customer name
- phone number
- email address
- service address
- equipment information
- job or service details
This information is provided by the business using our platform.
Communications Data
If messaging features are used, we may process:
- SMS or MMS message content
- phone numbers involved in communications
- message timestamps and delivery status
This data is processed to enable communication between businesses and their customers.
Website Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- pages visited
- referring URLs
This information helps us maintain and improve our website and services.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- operate and maintain the Field Lightning platform
- enable communication between businesses and their customers
- provide customer support
- process billing and subscriptions
- improve our products and services
- monitor system security and prevent fraud
- comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
4. SMS Communications
Field Lightning enables businesses to communicate with their customers via SMS messaging.
Customers receive messages only after providing their phone number to the business, such as when:
- scheduling service
- requesting service
- communicating with the business directly
These messages may include:
- appointment confirmations
- technician arrival notifications
- job updates
- service communications
- invoices or service links
Message frequency varies depending on service activity.
Message and data rates may apply.
Customers may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP
For help, reply:
HELP
5. How Information Is Shared
We do not sell personal data.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party providers to operate our platform, including services for:
- cloud hosting
- messaging delivery
- payment processing
- analytics
These providers may access information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
- comply with legal obligations
- respond to lawful requests from authorities
- protect the safety or rights of our users
Business Transfers
If Field Lightning undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- provide our services
- comply with legal requirements
- resolve disputes
- enforce agreements
8. Your Choices
Customers may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP to any message.
Businesses using Field Lightning may update or delete account information through the platform.
9. Children's Privacy
Field Lightning is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Field Lightning
Email: privacy@fieldlightning.com
Website: https://fieldlightning.com
