Privacy Policy
Updated April 2025
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. (SCE) is focused on earning and keeping the trust of our Clients. Whether we’re collecting, accessing, analyzing, or storing sensitive data, we are diligent to keep your information safe.
We take our responsibilities under privacy and data protection laws seriously, and we’re committed to respecting the rights of every individual whose information we work with. Our Clients—many of whom are navigating these same issues—count on us to deliver services and solutions that keep their data handling secure and fully compliant. This is a commitment we don’t take lightly.
At SCE, we stick to a few key principles when managing Client data: we keep it lawful, fair, and transparent; we only use it for the reasons we’ve outlined; we don’t collect more than is needed; we make sure it’s accurate; we don’t retain it longer than necessary; we lock it down with confidentiality and integrity; and we hold ourselves accountable every step of the way.
Every team member at SCE works hard to meet our Clients’ needs and maintain these data privacy and protection standards!
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Personal Information: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including, but not limited to, name, email address, phone number, or other details provided to us via forms or communications through our website.
- Website: Refers to SCE’s website, including all its pages, content, and interactive features, accessed via the domain www.suburbanconsulting.com.
- We/Us/Our: Refers to SCE, the operator of the website, responsible for the collection and processing of personal information.
- You/Your: Refers to any individual who visits or interacts with our website, submits inquiries via our “Contact Us” page, or applies for employment.
- Cookies: Small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. Cookies are used to improve the user experience by remembering preferences, tracking site usage, and facilitating other functions.
- Service Providers: Third-party companies or individuals that assist in the operation of our website or provide services related to the processing of information (e.g., website hosting, analytics, etc.).
- Processing: Refers to any action we take with your personal information, including collection, storage, use, or sharing, whether automated or not.
- Sensitive Information: Information that includes, but is not limited to, health records, financial data, or racial/ethnic origin. This type of data requires extra safeguards due to its sensitive nature.
- Data Retention: The process of retaining personal information for a specific period in order to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
- Third-Party Websites: Websites or services that are not operated or controlled by SCE We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.
- Privacy Rights: The rights granted to individuals under various privacy laws, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of personal information.
Data Collected
We may collect the following types of personal information through your interaction with our website:
- Personal Information Submitted via Forms: When you contact us through the “Contact Us” page or submit an employment application, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you provide.
- Job Application Information: If you submit an employment application, we may collect details related to your qualifications, work history, and other employment-related information.
We do not collect sensitive information such as financial details or health data unless explicitly provided by you.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through the “Contact Us” page.
- To evaluate your application if you have submitted an employment application.
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of your mobile device, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile internet browser you use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data. We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our service or when you access the service by or through a mobile device.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once it is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
Sharing of Personal Information
We do not share, sell, or trade your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in the operation of our website and processing your requests (e.g., website hosting providers).
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SCE our employees, or others.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and improve our website’s performance. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyze how visitors use our site. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at marketing@suburbanconsulting.com or (973) 398-1776.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at marketing@suburbanconsulting.com or (973) 398-1776.
