Privacy Policy:
Last updated: December 18, 2025
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Thank you for visiting PittDes.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you voluntarily submit it:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address
This information may be collected through:
- Contact forms
- Appointment scheduling via Square Appointments
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2. How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you regarding inquiries and appointments
- To schedule and manage appointments using Square
- To analyze website usage trends via Google Analytics (e.g., to understand the geographic location of site visitors)
We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes, and we do not sell your personal information.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal data under the lawful basis of legitimate interest—specifically, to communicate with you and provide the services you requested.
Note: While our services are intended for users located in the United States, we include this clause for transparency and future compliance.
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4. Data Sharing
We only share your personal data with trusted service providers as needed to operate our services, including:
- Square Appointments, to facilitate booking
- Google Analytics, for anonymous usage statistics
These third parties are bound by data protection agreements and do not have permission to use your data for their own purposes.
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5. Data Security
We use secure HTTPS encryption across our website to protect your data during transmission. We also rely on third-party providers such as Wix and Square, who implement additional security safeguards to protect your information.
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6. Your Rights
If applicable, and in accordance with privacy regulations such as the GDPR, you may have the following rights:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights or to ask any questions, please contact us at:
privacy@pittdes.com
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7. Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect general usage data, such as which pages are visited and where our visitors are located. This data is anonymized and used only to improve the performance and reach of our website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, such as booking and managing appointments. Data may also be stored securely in accordance with legal obligations or business needs.
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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we will notify users by updating the date at the top of this page. You should review this page periodically to stay informed.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
privacy@pittdes.com
Thank you for trusting Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services.