PrivacyPolicy

Information We Collect

We collect and process information necessary to deliver our professional services effectively and securely. Depending on your engagement with us, this may include:

• Identity Information: Full name, job title, company and professional credentials.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number and business mailing address.
• Project and Case Information: Project details, site addresses, blueprints, forensic documentation, contracts, photographs and related evidence.
• Technical Information: Device identifiers, IP address, browser version, operating system and site usage patterns (via cookies or analytics tools).
• Communications: Correspondence through our website forms, email exchanges, or client portals.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information strictly for business purposes connected to our professional services. These include:

• Forensic Analysis & Reporting: Conducting technical investigations, preparing expert witness reports and supporting litigation documentation.
• Construction Management: Scheduling, budget oversight, coordination with subcontractors and project delivery.
• Client Communications: Providing project updates, responding to inquiries and sharing relevant industry insights.
• Regulatory & Legal Obligations: Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws and fulfilling obligations related to ongoing claims or dispute support.
• Operational Improvements: Enhancing our digital platforms, cybersecurity defenses and overall client experience.

We never use your information for unrelated marketing or advertising without your express consent.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Information is disclosed only when necessary for legitimate business or legal reasons, such as:

• Professional Partners and Subcontractors: Under strict confidentiality agreements, to assist with project tasks or analysis.
• Legal Counsel and Authorities: When mandated by law, subpoena, or to protect the legal rights and safety of our firm or clients.
• Technology Providers: Reputable cloud and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, or secure CRM systems) under strict data protection standards. All third parties accessing your data are required to maintain confidentiality and implement suitable safeguards.

Data Security

Given the sensitivity of forensic and construction data, we employ advanced security protocols to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss:

• Encryption: All stored and transmitted data is protected using industry-standard encryption methods.
• Access Controls: Data access is limited to verified personnel directly involved in your project.
• Regular Audits: We perform system reviews and vulnerability assessments to maintain strict compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
• Secure Storage: Files and databases are housed on protected servers with redundant backups and firewalls.

Data Retention

We retain project, forensic and client data only as long as necessary for business, legal and regulatory purposes. This includes:

• Compliance with professional liability and record retention requirements.
• Preservation of forensic data under active legal holds or dispute resolution processes.
• Lawful archival for historical project documentation or statutory limitations.

When data retention is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request data deletion, subject to contractual and legal constraints.
• Restriction or Objection: Limit how your data is processed or object to certain uses.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider, where applicable.
• Marketing Preferences: Opt out of receiving non-essential email communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the email provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. These tools help us improve performance and security. You can modify your cookie settings via your browser preferences, or through the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of every page, but some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to discuss how your data is handled, please contact:

For urgent privacy or data security inquiries, please use “Privacy Concern” in your subject line for expedited review.