Privacy Policy

1. Information Covered by This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors who browse this website, individuals who submit quote or contact requests, and anyone who communicates with {{CITY}} Land Surveying by email, telephone, or through other available contact methods.

The policy covers information provided voluntarily as well as certain technical information that may be collected automatically when the website is accessed.

2. Age Requirement

This website is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. {{CITY}} Land Surveying does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18, and anyone under 18 should not submit personal information through this website.

If information is knowingly or unknowingly submitted by a child under 18, a request may be made to have that information reviewed and, where appropriate, deleted.

3. Information Provided Voluntarily

Information may be collected when a visitor submits a quote request, contact form, email, telephone inquiry, or other communication. Depending on the nature of the request, this information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Property address
• City, state, or county
• Type of survey requested
• Project details
• Property-related information
• Information contained in documents voluntarily submitted
• Other information included in a message or inquiry

The information is used to understand the request, respond appropriately, and connect the visitor with the surveying services or licensed surveying professional relevant to the project.

4. Information Collected Automatically

When this website is visited, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of access
• General website activity
• Technical and diagnostic information

This information is generally used to understand website usage, maintain functionality, improve performance, and identify technical or security issues.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored by a website on a browser or device. They may be used to support website functionality, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with the website.

Information collected through cookies or similar technologies may include browsing activity, general usage patterns, and technical information about the device or browser.

Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked, deleted, or restricted through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and quote requests
• Contact visitors regarding their projects
• Determine the type of surveying service requested
• Connect visitors with an appropriate licensed surveyor or surveying professional
• Coordinate requested services
• Maintain business and communication records
• Improve the website and user experience
• Analyze website performance and usage
• Prevent fraud, spam, abuse, or unauthorized activity
• Protect the security of the website
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

7. Sharing of Information

Personal information may be shared when reasonably necessary to respond to a request, coordinate services, operate the website, or perform legitimate business functions. Depending on the request, information may be shared with:

• Licensed land surveyors or surveying professionals
• Website hosting providers
• Form-processing providers
• Email and communication providers
• Scheduling or customer-management systems
• Analytics and website-performance providers
• Other service providers supporting website operations

For example, information submitted through a request for a boundary survey, ALTA survey, topographic survey, elevation certificate, construction staking service, drone LiDAR mapping, or another surveying service may need to be provided to a qualified surveying professional in order to evaluate and respond to the request.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights, property, security, or the website from fraud or abuse.

8. Email, Phone, and Other Communications

When a visitor communicates by email, telephone, mail, or another available method, information relating to that communication may be retained. This may include contact information, the contents of the communication, project information, and records of the interaction.

Such information may be used to respond to the inquiry, coordinate requested services, maintain business records, and address future communications relating to the request.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, maps, services, or other external resources. Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

{{CITY}} Land Surveying does not control the privacy practices, security practices, or information-collection practices of independent third parties. Visitors should review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing personal information.

10. Marketing Communications

Contact information may be used to communicate about requested services, quote requests, appointments, project-related matters, and other relevant business communications. Where permitted by law, promotional or informational communications may also be sent.

Marketing emails may include an unsubscribe option. Visitors may also request that promotional communications stop by contacting the address provided below.

11. Financial Information

This website does not normally require or store complete payment-card information.

Where payment processing is provided through a third-party payment service, payment information may be submitted directly to that provider and handled according to its privacy policy and security procedures.

12. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including:

• Responding to inquiries
• Coordinating requested services
• Maintaining business records
• Resolving disputes
• Preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

Different types of information may be retained for different periods depending on the purpose and circumstances.

13. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, internet transmission, electronic storage system, or other method of transmitting information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Information submitted online should therefore be provided with an understanding that no electronic system can eliminate all security risks.

14. Publicly Posted Information

Visitors should not submit confidential, financial, or sensitive personal information through any portion of the website that may be publicly visible.

Information voluntarily posted in a public area, review section, comment area, forum, or other publicly accessible location may be viewed or collected by others.

15. Privacy Requests

Depending on applicable law, visitors may have rights concerning personal information that has been collected. Requests may include:

• Asking what personal information has been provided
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of certain information where legally available
• Requesting that certain communications stop
• Asking questions about how personal information is handled

Reasonable steps may be taken to verify the identity of anyone making a privacy-related request. Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or reasonably necessary for legitimate business, security, or legal purposes.

16. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Certain states provide residents with additional privacy rights. Where applicable law provides rights relating to access, correction, deletion, disclosure, opting out, or other privacy choices, qualifying requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

Because privacy requirements vary by jurisdiction and may depend on the nature of the business and information being processed, additional state-specific notices may apply where required.

17. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 18. Personal information from children under 18 is not knowingly collected.

Anyone who believes that information from a child has been submitted may contact {{CITY}} Land Surveying so that the matter can be reviewed.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any revised version will be posted on this page together with a new "Last Updated" date.

Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about how personal information is handled.

19. Questions, Comments, or Privacy Concerns

Questions, comments, privacy requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

20. Disputes and Governing Law

Any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy, the use of this website, or the handling of personal information will be addressed according to applicable law and any other legally applicable agreements governing use of the website.

Where permitted by law, the laws of the State of {{STATE}} will govern the interpretation of this Privacy Policy. Any separate arbitration, dispute-resolution, jurisdiction, or venue provisions contained in the website's Terms of Use or other governing agreements may also apply.

21. Copyright

The content, text, graphics, branding, design, and other materials appearing on this website may be protected by applicable copyright and intellectual-property laws.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use may be prohibited.