February 8, 2023

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. of our commitment and realization of our obligation, not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

 

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email and/or a notice will be provided on our website.

 

This Policy applies to D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc., and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.charlesengineering.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

 

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

 

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

 

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

 

Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information that you provide to us. It is always up the visitor whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:

 

First and Last Name

Company Name

Address, City, State and Zip

Phone Number

Email address

Project Information

And any other additional information provided for services you have requested

 

In addition, D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. may have the occasion to collect information on type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service through our website and apps.

 

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of completed contact forms, use of the chat feature and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.

 

How We Collect Your Information

 

Website Analytics - We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

 

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and tracking technologies to collect and store your information. You can find out more about this in our Cookie Notice.

 

Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. To opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ .

Contact Form and Chat Feature - We collect personal information that you provide to us through our contact forms and chat feature on our website. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

 

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

 

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

 

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services;
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

 

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

 

Use of Information Collected

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other services that may be available to you from www.charlesengineering.com.

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to LinkedIn, and other interactive programs.  These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly.  These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc.'s control.

 

Disclosure of Information

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

 

• as necessary to provide services you have requested;
• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
• as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of H. Charles Engineering, Inc.

 

Non-Marketing Purposes

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. products and services).  In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

 

Links to Other Websites

 

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

 

Cookies Notice

 

This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, or the information we collect using Cookies and how that information is used.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies we use.

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

 

• Company (referred to as either "the Company", "we", "us" or "our" in this Cookies Policy) refers to D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc., 4706 Hoen Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405.
• Cookies means small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
• Website refers to www.charlesengineering.com, accessible from https://charlesengineering.com/
• You means the individual accessing or using the website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the website, as applicable.

 

Type of Cookies We Use

 

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

 

Necessary / Essential Cookies

 

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide you with services available through the website and to enable you to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be provided, and we only use these Cookies to provide you with those services.

 

Functionality Cookies

 

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you use the website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you use the website.

 

Your Choices regarding Cookies

 

If you prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the website, first you must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time.

If you do not accept our Cookies, you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the website and some features may not function properly.

If you'd like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

For the Chrome web browser, please visit this page from Google: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

For the Internet Explorer web browser, please visit this page from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835

For the Firefox web browser, please visit this page from Mozilla: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored

For the Safari web browser, please visit this page from Apple: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

For any other web browser, please visit your web browser's official web pages.

 

Notice to European Union Users

 

Our servers are located in the United States of America. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States of America, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us in our facilities and by those third parties with whom we may share your personal information (see “DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION” above).

 

If you are a resident in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), then these countries may not necessarily have data protection laws or other similar laws as comprehensive as those in your country. However, we will take all necessary measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this privacy notice and applicable law.

 

European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses:

We have implemented measures to protect your personal information, including by using the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers of personal information between our group companies and between us and our third-party providers. These clauses require all recipients to protect all personal information that they process originating from the EEA or UK in accordance with European data protection laws and regulations. We have implemented similar appropriate safeguards with our third-party service providers and partners and further details can be provided upon request.

 

Security

 

D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc. takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. project information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

 

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user's personal information under our control.

 

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users' trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.

 

Acceptance of Terms

 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

 

How to Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address.

 

Telephone Number: 707-537-8282

 

Mailing Address:
D.H. Charles Engineering, Inc.
4706 Hoen Ave
Santa Rosa, California 95405

Contact - DH Charles Engineering

 

GDPR Disclosure:

See Notice to European Union Users above