Overview

Paxon Energy and Infrastructure (“Paxon,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website paxonengineering.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit or interact with our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We do not sell your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information – name, company name, email address, phone number, and job title submitted through contact forms, RFP inquiries, or career applications.
• Communications – messages, feedback, or correspondence you send us directly.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data – pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
• Device and browser data – browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP address – used for geographic analytics and site security.
• Cookies and similar technologies – see Section 5 (Cookies) below.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from analytics platforms, marketing tools, or referral sources that direct traffic to our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries, contact form submissions, and business development requests.
• Evaluate and process career or employment applications.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior to enhance the visitor experience.
• Send relevant communications, such as project updates or service announcements, where you have opted in.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers – Third-party vendors who support our Site operations (e.g., web hosting, analytics, CRM platforms) and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Business partners – With your consent, or as part of a project or service engagement.
• Legal requirements – When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Paxon or others.
• Business transfers – In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions and business inquiries are typically retained for up to three years unless an ongoing business relationship exists.

5. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support site functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. [forgeandsmith.com]

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference cookies – Remember your settings and improve your experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit access to some features of the Site. Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, but we will update this policy if that changes.

6. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA and CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): [legalclarity.org]

• Right to Know – You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete – You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out – We do not sell personal information. If that practice ever changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
• Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, contact us at the information listed in Section 9.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Contact Us

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

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure 1901 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612 info@paxonengineering.com   925-699-3108

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to paxonengineering.com and does not govern any information collected offline or through other channels.