Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

When you use our contact form or request a quote, we collect the following categories of personal data:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Message content and project description you submit
• Technical data: browser type, device information, IP address, and usage patterns collected via cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing geodetic surveying quotes
• Delivering contracted services and project communication
• Improving our website through aggregated analytics
• Complying with legal obligations for record-keeping

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for basic functionality and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

• Web hosting provider
• Email communication platform
• Analytics service (anonymized data only)

All third parties are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months after the last communication. Project-related data is retained for the duration of the contractual relationship plus five years for legal compliance.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For GDPR and CCPA compliance, we respond to all verified requests within the legally required timeframe.

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

8. Anti-Misrepresentation Statement

Roughapproximation provides professional geodetic surveying services based on verified qualifications and real project experience. We do not make false claims about certifications, endorsements, or results. All project descriptions on our website reflect actual work performed. We do not fabricate urgency, fake testimonials, or imply affiliation with government agencies or regulatory bodies without explicit authorization. Our business ownership and contact information are transparent and verifiable.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.