Privacy Policy
At Saturno Environmental Testing, we are committed to protecting our customers’ private information. Saturno collects private customer information to provide professional services, prioritizing data security at all times. Please carefully review the information in this privacy policy, as it explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded.
1. How Information is Collected and Used
We collect personal information because is necessary to offer you the best services. We collect information that is necessary to perform valid Lead-Based Paint Inspections, Risk Assessments, and Clearance Testing.
This information includes:
Personal Information
A. Information You Provide to us:
- Client Identity: Name, billing address, email address, and phone number of the property owner or managing agent.
- Property Details: Physical address of the inspection site, year of construction, and renovation history.
- Occupancy Data (Sensitive): Names of tenants residing in the unit. In specific Risk Assessment scenarios mandated by N.J.A.C. 8:51, we may also be required to collect the ages of children residing in the dwelling to determine inspection protocols.
B. Information We Generate
- Inspection Data: Dust wipe sample results, XRF readings, soil sample analysis, and visual assessment logs.
- Certifications:** Copies of issued Lead-Safe or Lead-Free Certificates.
2.How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following specific business purposes:
- Service Fulfillment: To schedule inspections, perform on-site testing, and generate the required Lead Evaluation Report.
- Regulatory Filing: To file mandated copies of Lead-Safe/Lead-Free Certificates with the Municipal Clerk and the NJ DCA.
- Renewal Management: To track the expiration of your certificate (valid for 2 or 3 years) and notify you when a re-inspection is required by law.
- Payment Processing: To process inspection fees via our secure third-party payment processors (Gusto and Clover).
3.Disclosure of Information (Mandatory Reporting)
To operate as a licensed Lead Evaluation Contractor, we must share data with specific government and technical entities. By engaging our services, you acknowledge that these disclosures are required by law:
Government Agencies: We are legally required to submit inspection results and certificates to the relevant Municipal Clerk, Local Board of Health, and the NJ DCA**.
Certified Laboratories: We share property addresses and physical samples (dust/soil) with Environmental Health Services, EHS, certified laboratory for analysis. These labs maintain their own Chain of Custody records as required by federal law.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. This includes using encrypted email for report delivery and secure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights (NJDPA)
Under the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA), residents may have specific rights regarding their personal data, including:
Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correct: You may ask us to correct inaccurate information (e.g., a typo in a tenant’s name).
Right to Delete (with limitations): You may request deletion of your personal data. However, please note that we cannot delete inspection records, certifications, or Chain of Custody forms that we are legally required to retain for regulatory audit purposes (typically for a minimum of 10 years).
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: saturnoenvironmentaltesting@gmail.com
Phone: (347)892-5148
Address: 114 Bullman St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
By using our services, including lead paint inspections, Risk Assessment, Soil and Water Testing, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.