PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

PART I — PRIVACY POLICY

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Customers and prospective customers
  • Vendors and subcontractors
  • Business partners
  • Job applicants
  • Individuals who communicate with us

This Policy applies to information collected through our Website and related communications.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Project specifications
  • Resume/employment information
  • Any other information you submit

Providing this information is voluntary but may be necessary to receive services.

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Date/time of visit
  • Referring URLs

We use this information for analytics, system security, and performance improvements.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and quote requests
  • Provide construction, fabrication, or manufacturing services
  • Manage vendor/subcontractor relationships
  • Process employment applications
  • Maintain regulatory, bonding, and insurance compliance
  • Improve Website functionality
  • Detect fraud or security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose information:

  • To IT providers, hosting providers, accountants, legal counsel, bonding companies, insurers
  • To subcontractors where necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
  • If required by law or legal process
  • To protect safety, rights, or property
  • In connection with mergers or asset sales

5. Data Retention

We retain information as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Contractual obligations
  • Construction recordkeeping requirements
  • Insurance and bonding documentation
  • Tax compliance
  • Dispute resolution

Retention may extend several years under Washington construction and commercial standards.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However:

  • No online system is 100% secure
  • Transmission is at your own risk
  • We disclaim liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)

This section applies only to California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights.

A. Categories of Personal Information Collected (Past 12 Months)

We may collect:

  • Identifiers (name, email, phone number, address, IP address)
  • Commercial information (service inquiries, project details)
  • Internet activity (Website usage data)
  • Employment information (job applications)

We do not collect sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics.

B. Sources of Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from you
  • Automatically from Website activity
  • From service providers assisting with operations

C. Business Purpose for Collection

We collect personal information to:

  • Provide services
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Manage contracts
  • Improve Website functionality
  • Maintain legal compliance

D. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Alumaverse Inc.:

  • Does NOT sell personal information
  • Does NOT share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

E. Your California Rights

If you are a California resident, you may request:

  • 1. Right to Know
    • What personal information we collect
    • The categories and purposes
    • Third parties with whom it is shared
  • 2. Right to Delete
    • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
  • 3. Right to Correct
    • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • 4. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
    • We do not use sensitive personal information beyond permitted purposes
  • 5. Right to Non-Discrimination
    • We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

F. How to Submit a CCPA Request

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact:

We may verify your identity before processing your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation. We will respond within the timeframe required by California law.

8. Washington State Privacy Rights

Washington residents may request:

  • Access
  • Correction
  • Deletion (subject to retention requirements)

Verification may be required.

9. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect children's data.

10. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites.

PART II — TERMS OF USE

11. Informational Purpose Only

This Website provides general information only and does not constitute:

  • Engineering advice
  • Construction advice
  • Legal advice
  • Professional consultation

A binding agreement requires a signed written contract.

12. Quotes & Estimates

Quotes, timelines, or project descriptions provided via Website or email are:

  • Non-binding
  • Subject to change
  • Not contractual unless included in a signed agreement

13. Intellectual Property

All Website content is owned by Alumaverse Inc. and protected under U.S. law. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy
  • Non-infringement

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Washington law, Alumaverse Inc. shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Consequential damages
  • Punitive damages

Total liability shall not exceed any amount paid for Website access.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alumaverse Inc. from claims arising from:

  • Misuse of the Website
  • Violation of this Agreement
  • Violation of applicable laws

17. Governing Law & Venue

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Any disputes shall be resolved in courts located in Clark County, Washington, unless otherwise required by law.

18. Changes to This Agreement

We may update this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updates.