Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 25, 2026
Company Name: Ellison Gage & Associates, PLLC
Location: Texas, United States

1. Introduction

Ellison Gage & Associates, PLLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a structural engineering firm based in Texas. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and clients who engage our services.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws, including relevant Texas privacy and data protection principles.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through contact forms, email, or other communications, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization name
Project details, plans, or related documentation

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Referring URLs

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate and maintain our website
Analyze usage and performance
Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and provide engineering services
Evaluate potential projects and communicate with clients
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Maintain business records and documentation
Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Context)

In the United States, we collect and use personal information:

With your consent
As necessary to perform requested services
To comply with legal obligations
For legitimate business purposes

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may disclose information:

To service providers (e.g., website hosting, IT support, analytics providers)
To professional advisors (legal, insurance, accounting)
When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud or harm

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with industry standards to protect your information. Despite these efforts, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services and maintain project records
Comply with legal and licensing requirements (including engineering record retention standards)
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. & California Residents)

a. General Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we have about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)

b. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or shared
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share for cross-context behavioral advertising)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Information

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

Ellison Gage & Associates, PLLC
780 N. Watters Rd, Suite 130
Allen, TX 75013
info@ellisongage.com
972-354-8855