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Legal Privacy

Data Protection Policy

Florida Construction Connection is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable law.

Last Updated:

1. Introduction

Florida Construction Connection Inc. ("FLCC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Data Protection Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, use our directory services, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our website or services.

This policy applies to all users of floridaconstructionconnection.com and any affiliated FLCC web properties. It should be read together with our Terms of Use.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, as well as data collected automatically when you use our website. The categories of data we may collect include:

Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided when registering, submitting a listing, or contacting us.
Business information — company name, license numbers, service areas, and other details submitted for directory listings.
Account credentials — username and encrypted password for registered users.
Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically via cookies and server logs.
Communications — messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us through contact forms or email.
Payment data — billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processors; FLCC does not store full card numbers.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or biometric data. If you believe you have submitted such data, please contact us immediately at privacy@flcc.com.

3. How We Use Your Data

FLCC processes personal data only for lawful purposes. We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain the FLCC website and directory services.
Create and manage your account and directory listings.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Send administrative communications such as service updates, policy changes, and account notices.
Send marketing communications where you have consented or where a legitimate interest applies, with an opt-out available at any time.
Analyze usage trends to improve website performance, features, and content.
Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
Comply with applicable legal obligations under Florida and U.S. federal law.

We will not use your personal data for purposes materially different from those stated here without providing prior notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.

4. Sharing of Data

FLCC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

Service providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics) who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

Directory visibility: Business listing information you submit for public display (company name, phone, service area) will be visible to website visitors. Do not include private personal data in public listing fields.

Legal compliance: We may disclose data when required by law, court order, or lawful request from a government authority in accordance with applicable Florida and federal law. All such requests are reviewed by legal counsel before any disclosure is made.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to the same protections described in this policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for basic website functionality such as session management and security. These cannot be disabled.
Performance cookies — collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve performance.
Functional cookies — remember your preferences (e.g., location filters, language) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. These are only set with your consent.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

Account data is retained for the duration of your active account and for a reasonable period thereafter to accommodate reactivation or dispute resolution. Inactive accounts are reviewed annually and may be deleted after 24 months of inactivity with prior notice.

Transaction and billing records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in compliance with Florida tax and financial recordkeeping requirements.

Website usage logs and analytics data are retained in aggregated or anonymized form and are not linked to individual users after 14 months.

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data disposal procedures.

7. Security Measures

FLCC implements technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. Our security program includes:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms; plaintext passwords are never stored.
Role-based access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access personal data.
Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
Firewall protection, intrusion detection systems, and 24/7 server monitoring.
Encrypted off-site backups with tested recovery procedures.

Notwithstanding these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. FLCC cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You use our website and transmit personal data at your own risk. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you as required by the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) and any other applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data. FLCC is committed to honoring these rights upon verified request:

Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data where no overriding legal basis for retention exists.
Right to restrict processing — request that we limit the use of your data while a dispute is pending.
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing at any time.
Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to privacy@flcc.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request. We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The FLCC website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Our directory services are intended for adults and business professionals in the construction industry.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data from our records. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@flcc.com so we may take appropriate action.

10. International Transfers

FLCC is based in the State of Florida, United States, and our primary servers are located within the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Where we transfer data internationally to third-party processors, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses that require recipients to protect personal data to the same standard as required under applicable U.S. law.

By using our website from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States and its processing in accordance with this policy. If you do not consent to such transfer, please do not use our website.

11. Changes to This Policy

FLCC reserves the right to update or modify this Data Protection Policy at any time at its sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email or by displaying a notice on our website.

Your continued use of the FLCC website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

© Florida Construction Connection Inc. All rights reserved. This Data Protection Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For questions about your specific legal obligations, consult a qualified attorney.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Protection Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below.

Privacy Officer — Florida Construction Connection We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request. For urgent data breach concerns, please mark your message as URGENT.
Contact Privacy Officer
Legal Privacy

Data Protection Policy

Florida Construction Connection is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable law.

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Florida Construction Connection Inc. ("FLCC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Data Protection Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, use our directory services, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our website or services.

This policy applies to all users of floridaconstructionconnection.com and any affiliated FLCC web properties. It should be read together with our Terms of Use.

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, as well as data collected automatically when you use our website. The categories of data we may collect include:

Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided when registering, submitting a listing, or contacting us.
Business information — company name, license numbers, service areas, and other details submitted for directory listings.
Account credentials — username and encrypted password for registered users.
Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically via cookies and server logs.
Communications — messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us through contact forms or email.
Payment data — billing details processed securely through our third-party payment processors; FLCC does not store full card numbers.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or biometric data. If you believe you have submitted such data, please contact us immediately at privacy@flcc.com.

3. How We Use Your Data

FLCC processes personal data only for lawful purposes. We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain the FLCC website and directory services.
Create and manage your account and directory listings.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Send administrative communications such as service updates, policy changes, and account notices.
Send marketing communications where you have consented or where a legitimate interest applies, with an opt-out available at any time.
Analyze usage trends to improve website performance, features, and content.
Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
Comply with applicable legal obligations under Florida and U.S. federal law.

We will not use your personal data for purposes materially different from those stated here without providing prior notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.

4. Sharing of Data

FLCC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

Service providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics) who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

Directory visibility: Business listing information you submit for public display (company name, phone, service area) will be visible to website visitors. Do not include private personal data in public listing fields.

Legal compliance: We may disclose data when required by law, court order, or lawful request from a government authority in accordance with applicable Florida and federal law. All such requests are reviewed by legal counsel before any disclosure is made.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred to a successor entity, subject to the same protections described in this policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for basic website functionality such as session management and security. These cannot be disabled.
Performance cookies — collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve performance.
Functional cookies — remember your preferences (e.g., location filters, language) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. These are only set with your consent.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

Account data is retained for the duration of your active account and for a reasonable period thereafter to accommodate reactivation or dispute resolution. Inactive accounts are reviewed annually and may be deleted after 24 months of inactivity with prior notice.

Transaction and billing records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in compliance with Florida tax and financial recordkeeping requirements.

Website usage logs and analytics data are retained in aggregated or anonymized form and are not linked to individual users after 14 months.

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data disposal procedures.

7. Security Measures

FLCC implements technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. Our security program includes:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms; plaintext passwords are never stored.
Role-based access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access personal data.
Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
Firewall protection, intrusion detection systems, and 24/7 server monitoring.
Encrypted off-site backups with tested recovery procedures.

Notwithstanding these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. FLCC cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You use our website and transmit personal data at your own risk. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you as required by the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) and any other applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data. FLCC is committed to honoring these rights upon verified request:

Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data where no overriding legal basis for retention exists.
Right to restrict processing — request that we limit the use of your data while a dispute is pending.
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing at any time.
Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to privacy@flcc.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request. We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.

9. Children's Privacy

The FLCC website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Our directory services are intended for adults and business professionals in the construction industry.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data from our records. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@flcc.com so we may take appropriate action.

10. International Transfers

FLCC is based in the State of Florida, United States, and our primary servers are located within the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Where we transfer data internationally to third-party processors, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses that require recipients to protect personal data to the same standard as required under applicable U.S. law.

By using our website from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to the United States and its processing in accordance with this policy. If you do not consent to such transfer, please do not use our website.

11. Changes to This Policy

FLCC reserves the right to update or modify this Data Protection Policy at any time at its sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email or by displaying a notice on our website.

Your continued use of the FLCC website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

© Florida Construction Connection Inc. All rights reserved. This Data Protection Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For questions about your specific legal obligations, consult a qualified attorney.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Protection Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below.

Privacy Officer — Florida Construction Connection We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request. For urgent data breach concerns, please mark your message as URGENT.
Contact Privacy Officer