Privacy Policy

The following privacy policy discloses the policies of Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for information gathering and dissemination of this website.

Information We Collect

Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. collects personal information that you voluntarily provide through various forms on our website, including contact forms, visitor forms, and career application forms. The information collected may include your first name, last name, phone number, email address, company name, services requested, and for career applications, your resume and cover letter. This information is stored in our internal systems for business use and to contact you when necessary. We may also collect technical information such as IP addresses automatically when you visit our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to: (1) respond to your inquiries and provide customer service; (2) administer and improve our website and services; (3) evaluate candidates for employment opportunities; (4) communicate with you about our services; and (5) maintain records for business purposes. We access this data only for legitimate business purposes as specified in this privacy policy.

Automatic Data Collection and Geographic Restrictions

IP addresses and other technical information are automatically collected when you visit our website. We use IP addresses for: (1) analyzing website traffic and improving user experience; (2) administering our services and security; and (3) enforcing geographic access restrictions. For security reasons, access to our website is restricted to visitors with IP addresses originating from within the United States. Visitors from foreign IP addresses will be redirected to a restricted access page. We reserve the right to block access from any IP address we deem to be a security risk or threat to our systems.

Email Communication Tracking

When you receive email communications from individuals at Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., we use a third-party email parsing service to automatically track and collect information from those communications. This includes your email address and any contact information contained in your email signature. This information is collected and stored in our contact management system for business communication purposes and to maintain accurate contact records.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We work with a limited number of trusted service providers for website hosting, database storage, email communications, and contact management. These service providers are bound by their own privacy policies and security standards and are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Career Application Data Retention

Applications submitted through our careers page, including resumes and cover letters, are automatically purged from our database within 90 days of receipt. This ensures that application materials are retained only for the duration necessary to evaluate candidates for open positions.

Data Security

We store all user information in secure databases protected by industry-standard security measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. While we implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your personal information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to: (1) access the personal information we hold about you; (2) request correction of inaccurate information; (3) request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements; and (4) opt out of future communications. To exercise these rights or for questions about our privacy practices, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.