Privacy Policy.

Jas Construction Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") collects information in two ways when you interact with our website at www.jasconstructionltd.com:

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact form, request a quote, or otherwise communicate with us through the website, you may provide us with:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing or project address
• Company or organization name
• Project details, timelines, and budget ranges
• Any other information you choose to include in a message or form submission

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or search terms
• Date and time of visits
• Cookies and similar tracking identifiers (see Section 4)

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries: To reply to your questions, quote requests, or other communications submitted through our website
• Providing quotes and estimates: To prepare project estimates and follow up on potential construction, framing, forming, or excavation work
• Service delivery: To communicate about active or upcoming projects, schedules, and scope of work
• Website improvement: To analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve functionality, content, and user experience
• Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Business operations: To manage our internal records, accounting, and administrative functions

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to those described above without first obtaining your consent, unless permitted or required by law.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you — such as web hosting providers, email delivery platforms, and analytics services. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience on return visits.

Types of Cookies We May Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools). These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form.
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalized experience

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
• Secure storage of personal data with access controls
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
• Limiting access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their duties

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for a reasonable period to follow up on inquiries and manage business relationships, typically up to 3 years from your last interaction
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
• Project-related records: Retained as long as necessary for legal compliance, warranty obligations, and business records, in accordance with applicable law

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

As a Canadian business, Jas Construction Ltd. complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Under these laws, you have the right to:

• Access your information: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correct your information: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, or disclose your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. We will inform you of any implications of withdrawing consent.
• Request deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• File a complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by law.

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (e.g., social media pages, mapping services, review sites). These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of those websites.

We have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after any modifications to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at: