Privacy Policy

📋 Introduction

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Cost ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (phase1environmentalsiteassessmentcost.com) and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Our website serves as a directory to help people find qualified environmental assessment professionals. We do not sell or offer environmental assessment services directly.

🔍 The Data We Collect About You

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which we have grouped together as follows:

Identity Data

Includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier.

Contact Data

Includes email address and telephone numbers.

Technical Data

Includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.

Usage Data

Includes information about how you use our website and services.

Marketing and Communications Data

Includes your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

🎯 How We Collect Your Personal Data

We use different methods to collect data from and about you including through:

Direct interactions

You may give us your Identity and Contact Data by filling in forms or by corresponding with us by post, phone, email or otherwise. This includes personal data you provide when you:

• Use our directory search functionality
• Subscribe to our newsletter or publications
• Request information about environmental assessment services
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Give us feedback or contact us

Automated technologies or interactions

As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns. We collect this personal data by using cookies, server logs and other similar technologies.

Third parties or publicly available sources

We may receive personal data about you from various third parties and public sources as set out below:

• Technical Data from analytics providers such as Google
• Contact and Identity Data from publicly available sources

🤝 Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• Environmental consultants and assessment professionals
• Payment processors and billing services
• Website hosting and technical support providers
• Marketing and analytics services

Legal Requirements

• Compliance with court orders or legal processes
• Protection of our rights and property
• Investigation of fraud or security issues
• Emergency situations involving public safety

🍪 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

🔐 Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
• Secure Storage: Protected servers and databases
• Employee Training: Staff education on data protection practices

⏰ Data Retention

We retain your personal information for different periods based on:

• Active Accounts: While your account remains active
• Service Records: 7 years for business and tax purposes
• Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or opt-out
• Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws

👤 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

👶 Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

🌍 International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules
• Certification schemes

🔄 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

📞 Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

📝 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Last Updated: May 24, 2025