Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting ("PEC," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit palmettoeng.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies only to this Site. Other PEC portals, such as our Contractor Portal and File Server Portal, are governed by their own terms.Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (“PEC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Information You Provide to Us
When you contact us, request information, or submit an employment inquiry, we collect the information you choose to provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company, job title, and the contents of your message. We collect only what is needed to respond to you.

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our analytics provider automatically collect limited technical information. This includes pages visited, time spent on the Site, the referring website, browser and device type, and approximate location derived from your IP address. We use this information only in aggregate to understand how the Site is used. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.

Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics. Google Analytics helps us measure Site traffic and improve our content. Our Cookies Policy below describes the cookies we use and how to opt out.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
• Consider employment inquiries
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Understand Site traffic and usage in aggregate
• Send updates or marketing communications, only if you have asked to receive them
• Protect the security of the Site and comply with legal obligations

We do not use information collected through the Site for purposes unrelated to those listed above.

How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We do not use Site data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising. We share information only:

• With service providers that help us operate the Site, such as website hosting and analytics providers, who may use it only to provide services to us
• When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of PEC, our employees, or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business

Your Choices

• Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics on all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Cookies: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
• Email: You can unsubscribe from any marketing email by using the link in the email or contacting us.

Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. The Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can still use the opt-out options described above.

Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, or to opt out of certain processing. To make a request, contact us using the information below. We will verify your request and respond as required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Google Analytics data is retained for a limited period set in our analytics settings and is then automatically deleted.

Children's Policy
The Site is intended for business audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Visitor's Outside the United States
The Site is operated in the United States and is intended for visitors in the United States. If you access it from elsewhere, your information will be processed in the United States.

Third-Party Links
The Site links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us
Palmetto Engineering & Consulting
3017 Highway 153, Piedmont, SC 29673
Phone: (864) 295-3180