1. Introduction

MaxCap Construction LLC ('MaxCap', 'we', 'our', or 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (maxcapconstruction.com), submit project inquiries, or engage with our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected offline, through other channels, or to the privacy practices of our subcontractors, vendors, or linked third-party websites.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

•          Submit a project estimate request or contact form

•          Email or call us directly

•          Register for or attend events we host

•          Apply to become a subcontractor or vendor

•          Execute a contract for construction services

This information may include: your name, company name, title, email address, phone number, mailing address, project address, project description, budget range, and any other information you voluntarily include in communications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

•          IP address and approximate geographic location

•          Browser type and version

•          Operating system

•          Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths

•          Referring website or source

•          Device type and screen resolution

•          Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

2.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including business contact databases, referral partners, and public records, to supplement our own records for business development and service delivery purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

•          To respond to your project inquiries and provide requested information about our services

•          To prepare and deliver project estimates, proposals, and contracts

•          To communicate with you about active and potential projects

•          To process cryptocurrency and other payments through our payment processors

•          To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including NYC DOB requirements, insurance requirements, and tax reporting

•          To manage subcontractor and vendor relationships

•          To improve our website, services, and marketing

•          To send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required)

•          To protect the security and integrity of our business operations

•          To enforce our Terms of Use, contracts, and legal rights

4. How We Share Your Information

MaxCap Construction LLC does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

•          Procore Technologies (project management platform)

•          Monday.com (workflow management)

•          Coinbase Commerce (cryptocurrency payment processing)

•          Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)

•          Google Workspace (email, calendar, and document management)

•          QuickBooks (accounting and invoicing)

•          Email marketing and CRM platforms

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

4.2 Legal and Regulatory Disclosure

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or comply with applicable legal process.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transfer involving MaxCap Construction LLC, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to confidentiality obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy.

4.4 Professional Advisors

We may share information with our attorneys, accountants, insurers, and other professional advisors under obligations of professional confidentiality, in connection with services they provide to us.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements. For construction project records, we retain project-related information for a minimum of six (6) years following project completion, consistent with New York State statute of limitations requirements for construction contracts.

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

•          Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality. Cannot be disabled.

•          Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics).

•          Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign performance. Enabled only with your consent.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. Our Site may display a cookie consent banner through which you can manage your preferences.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate information. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@maxcapconstruction.com.

7.2 Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by: (a) clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email; or (b) contacting us directly at info@maxcapconstruction.com. Note that you may still receive transactional and project-related communications even after opting out of marketing.

7.3 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at info@maxcapconstruction.com.

7.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a 'Do Not Track' feature that signals websites not to track your activities. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, consistent with standard industry practice.

8. Data Security

MaxCap Construction LLC implements commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted email communications, secure document management platforms, access controls, and employee training.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information and are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and technology partners. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. MaxCap Construction LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at info@maxcapconstruction.com.

11. International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States and is intended for users located in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

MaxCap Construction LLC

New York, NY

Email: info@maxcapconstruction.com