Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy discloses the privacy practices for HancockAssociates.com. It applies solely to information collected by this website and describes the following:

1. What personally identifiable information is collected, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared.
2. Your choices regarding the use of your data.
3. The security measures in place to protect your information.
4. How you can access, correct, or delete inaccuracies in your information.
5. Additional rights under applicable laws, such as GDPR and CCPA.

By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

Hancock Survey Associates, Inc. is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We collect information you voluntarily provide via email, forms, or other direct contact.

Use of Your Information:

• To respond to your inquiries.
• To fulfill your requests (e.g., service inquiries or document downloads).
• To send updates about our services, projects, or changes to this Privacy Policy.

We will not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except as necessary to fulfill your request or comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable):

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to updates).
• Contractual Obligation: To provide services you requested.
• Legitimate Interests: For internal operations, fraud prevention, and website improvement.

Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR (if applicable):

European Union residents have the right to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you.
2. Request corrections or updates to your data.
3. Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
4. Object to or restrict processing of your data.
5. Data portability (transfer your data to another provider).

Under CCPA (if applicable):

California residents have the right to:

1. Know what personal data we collect and how it is used.
2. Request deletion of personal information.
3. Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information).

General Rights:

You may opt out of future communications at any time by contacting us at the email or phone number listed below:

• See what data we have about you.
• Change or correct your data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Express concerns about our use of your data.

Security

We take precautions to protect your information. Only employees who need the data to perform specific jobs (e.g., billing or customer service) have access. The computers and servers storing your information are maintained in a secure environment.

Cookies and Tracking

We use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us identify repeat visitors and track preferences to improve site functionality.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Track website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver targeted advertising.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or disable them. Note that some features of the site may not work properly without cookies.

Data Transfers

If your data is processed outside your home country, we ensure adequate safeguards to protect your information under applicable laws.

Links to Other Websites

This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.

If you feel we are not abiding by this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Phone: 978.777.3050
Email: info@HancockAssociates.com