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KIPS Engineering Inc. (“KIPS Engineering,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, email, phone, or related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit KIPSEngineering.com or otherwise communicate with us.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and mailing address.
Project information: project location, scope of work, inspection requests, plans, schedules, permit-related details, and related documentation.
Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location, pages viewed, time spent on the website, and referral data.
Communication records: messages you send through contact forms, email, phone, or other methods.
Files and attachments: drawings, reports, photographs, forms, or other materials you choose to send us.
We collect this information directly from you, automatically through website use, and sometimes from business or project contacts who share information with us for inspection or coordination purposes.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and provide quotes.
Schedule and perform inspection and testing services.
Communicate with clients, contractors, owners, consultants, and public agencies.
Prepare reports, forms, and project documentation.
Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
Maintain business records and support internal operations.
Comply with legal, contractual, regulatory, or permitting obligations.
Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, misuse, or security incidents.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as needed for legitimate business purposes, including:
Service providers: website hosting, email delivery, analytics, IT support, file storage, and related vendors.
Project stakeholders: owners, contractors, architects, engineers, public agencies, inspectors, testing laboratories, and others involved in a project.
Legal and regulatory authorities: when required by law, court order, permit process, subpoena, or other lawful request.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of company assets.
We may also share information when you direct us to do so or when it is necessary to complete a service you requested.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, browser details, and usage patterns.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly if you do so.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, regulatory, accounting, or project-related purposes. In many cases, inspection records, reports, and correspondence may need to be retained for extended periods due to project documentation needs and compliance obligations.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under California privacy laws, including the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
Request access to your personal information.
Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To make a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Shine the Light and Other California Requests
California residents may also have rights to request certain information about how personal information is shared for direct marketing purposes, if applicable. If such rights apply, you may contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business and professional use and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
International Users
If you access our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
KIPS Engineering Inc.Email:info@kipsengineering.comWebsite: KIPSEngineering.com