Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Hammond Masonry & Concrete, a masonry contractor based in Hammond, Indiana. Our website is located at hammondmasonry.com. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hi@hammondmasonry.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

When you submit a contact or estimate request form on our website, we collect the information you enter - typically your name, phone number, email address, and a description of your project or question. We use this information to respond to your request and schedule an estimate if you choose to proceed.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, standard web server logs and analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the source that referred you to our site. This information is used to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. It is not linked to your personal identity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies - small text files stored on your device - and similar tracking technologies to help the site function correctly and to collect analytics data. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. If you do this, some parts of the website may not function as expected, but you can still browse and submit forms.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to estimate requests and project inquiries you submit through our forms or by phone.
• Contact you to schedule a site visit or follow up on your request.
• Improve the content and functionality of our website based on analytics data.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated marketing campaigns without your consent.

5. How We Share Information

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use third-party tools to operate our website and process form submissions (for example, form platforms and web hosting providers). These providers access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process.
• Business transfers: If the business is sold or transferred, customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information submitted through our website forms for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and fulfill any resulting service agreement. If no service agreement results, we do not retain contact information beyond what is reasonably needed to follow up on your request. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at hi@hammondmasonry.com.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of any future marketing communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hi@hammondmasonry.com. We will respond within a reasonable time.

8. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and you submit it at your own risk.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

10. Children

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, contact us at hi@hammondmasonry.com and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us: