Privacy Policy

J.F. Prieto Engineering Construction, Inc.

Effective Date: August 19, 2026  |  Last Updated: August 19, 2026

1. Who We Are

J.F. Prieto Engineering Construction, Inc. ("JFPEC," "we," "us," or "our") is a licensed California engineering contractor (CA License #525452, Class A / C-8) headquartered at 5180 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032. We provide sitework, earthwork and grading, wet and dry utilities, concrete and structural work, asphalt paving, sewer and septic systems, shotcrete, foundations and caissons, retaining walls, hydro-excavation, water and fire line installation, and ADA improvements throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the greater Los Angeles Basin.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, when we share it, and the choices and rights available to you. It applies to our website, our email, phone, and text communications, our bidding and estimating operations, and our work with property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy covers personal and business information we handle in the ordinary course of our construction business, including information collected:

• Through our website, including any contact or quote-request forms;
• By email, telephone, and text message (SMS/MMS);
• Through bid invitation and plan-room platforms (for example, BuildingConnected and PlanHub);
• During estimating, contracting, and construction operations, including project documents, plans, and specifications;
• On or around active jobsites, including photographs and video.

This policy does not cover information practices of third-party websites or platforms we link to, or the internal practices of general contractors, owners, or public agencies we work with.

3. Information We Collect

Contact and business identifiers

• Name, company, job title or role (for example, Homeowner, GC Project Manager, Owner's Representative, Architect);
• Email address, phone number, and mailing address;
• Business license, insurance, and bonding information for subcontractors and vendors.

Project and property information

• Project addresses, parcel information, and site conditions;
• Plans, drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and related documents supplied to us for estimating or construction;
• Scope descriptions, budgets, schedules, permits, and jurisdiction records associated with a project.

Communications

• Emails, text messages, voicemails, and written correspondence you exchange with us;
• Records of phone calls (date, time, participants, and notes). We do not record calls without notice as required by California law.

Financial and transactional information

• Billing details, payment records, invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and contract documents.

Photographs, video, and site documentation

• Photographs and video of jobsites for progress documentation, quality control, safety, and marketing, which may incidentally capture individuals on or near a site;
• Aerial (drone) imagery where permitted, operated in accordance with FAA rules and applicable state and local law.

Website usage information

• Standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring pages, collected through server logs and any analytics tools in use.

Job applicant information

• Resumes, work history, licenses and certifications, and related information submitted by applicants, used solely for recruiting and hiring.

4. How We Collect Information

• Directly from you — when you call, email, text, submit a form, request a quote, or work with us on a project;
• From general contractors, owners, and design teams — when they invite us to bid or share project documents;
• From bid platforms and plan rooms — such as BuildingConnected and PlanHub, which transmit invitations and project data to our project inboxes;
• From public sources — such as county assessor records, permitting agencies, and other public jurisdiction records used to verify project addresses and code requirements;
• Automatically — limited technical data when you visit our website.

5. How We Use Information

• Preparing estimates, takeoffs, proposals, and bids;
• Performing contracts: scheduling, project management, requests for information (RFIs), change orders, invoicing, and closeout;
• Communicating with clients, GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and public agencies;
• Verifying project jurisdictions, permits, and code requirements;
• Safety, quality control, insurance, bonding, and dispute resolution;
• Marketing our services, including project portfolios and business outreach;
• Complying with legal, licensing, tax, and record-keeping obligations, including California contractor and prevailing-wage requirements where applicable.

6. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)

If you provide your mobile number, we may text you about your project or inquiry — for example, scheduling, site access, estimate follow-ups, and document requests. By opting in, you agree to receive such messages. Message frequency varies by project activity. Message and data rates may apply.

• Reply STOP at any time to opt out of text messages.
• Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us at projects@prietoengineering.com or 800-606-3880.

Opting out of text messages does not affect project communications by phone or email.

7. Phone Communications

We keep records of business calls (who called, when, and what was discussed) as part of normal project documentation. California is a two-party consent state: if a call is to be recorded, all participants will be notified at the start of the call. Business voicemails you leave with us are retained as project records where relevant.

8. Email and Marketing Communications

We maintain business contact information in our email and customer-relationship systems to manage bids, projects, and business relationships. If we send marketing or business-development emails, each message will identify JFPEC and include a way to opt out. You may unsubscribe from marketing email at any time; we will continue to send transactional and project-related messages necessary to perform our work.

9. Jobsite Photography, Video, and Drone Use

We photograph and record our work for progress documentation, quality assurance, safety compliance, insurance, and — with appropriate permissions — marketing. Individuals on or near a jobsite may be incidentally captured in this documentation.

• We do not use jobsite imagery to identify, profile, or track individuals.
• Marketing use of imagery from occupied residential properties is subject to the owner's consent.
• Drone flights, where used, are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations and applicable state and local privacy laws, and are limited to the project site and its immediate context.
• If you believe you appear in our published imagery and would like it removed, contact us and we will review the request promptly.

10. Use of AI and Automation

JFPEC uses modern software tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, to help prepare estimates, review plans, organize project files, draft documents, and manage email and scheduling. When we use these tools:

• They operate under enterprise accounts with contractual confidentiality protections; we do not use free consumer AI tools for client data;
• A member of our team reviews AI-assisted work before it is sent to a client or used in a deliverable;
• Outbound email drafted with AI assistance is reviewed and sent by a person — we do not auto-send;
• We do not use AI tools to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about individuals;
• We do not sell information to AI vendors, and we select vendors whose terms prohibit training public models on our clients' confidential data.

11. How We Share Information

We share information only as needed to run our business:

• Project participants — general contractors, owners, owner's representatives, architects, and engineers involved in your project;
• Subcontractors and suppliers — to the extent needed to perform scoped work;
• Public agencies — building, health, fire, public works, and other authorities having jurisdiction, for permits, inspections, and compliance;
• Insurers, sureties, and lenders — for bonding, insurance, and project financing requirements;
• Service providers — vendors that provide email, document storage, e-signature, accounting, customer-relationship, communications, and similar business services under confidentiality obligations;
• Legal and safety — when required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of any person;
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy's protections.

12. How We Protect Client and Project Information

Confidentiality is built into how we operate:

• Internal cost data stays internal. Our detailed takeoffs, labor rates, and internal cost worksheets are confidential company records. They are never emailed externally or included in client-facing documents.
• Client plans stay put. Plans and specifications you provide are stored in controlled project folders, used only for your project, and are not shared with unrelated parties.
• Access is role-based. Team members and contractors access only the information their role requires, and external-facing actions such as sending email are restricted to authorized personnel.
• Reputable, secured platforms. We use established business platforms with encryption in transit and at rest, account authentication, and audit records.
• Document review before delivery. Every external document passes a quality-control review before it leaves the company.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security; we work to protect information with safeguards appropriate to its sensitivity.

13. Data Retention

We retain project records — contracts, plans, correspondence, photographs, and financial documents — for as long as needed to perform and close out the project and to satisfy California contractor, warranty, tax, insurance, and statute-of-limitations requirements, which can extend up to ten years after project completion for construction records. Information that is no longer needed is deleted or archived on a periodic schedule.

14. Your Privacy Rights

California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended (CCPA/CPRA), including the rights to know, access, correct, and delete personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. While JFPEC does not currently meet the CCPA's applicability thresholds, we honor the following as a matter of good business practice:

• Access — you may ask what personal information we hold about you;
• Correction — you may ask us to correct inaccurate information;
• Deletion — you may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to our legal and contractual retention obligations;
• Opt-out — you may opt out of marketing email and text messages at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at projects@prietoengineering.com or 800-606-3880. We will verify your request and respond within a reasonable time, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

15. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are directed to businesses and adult property owners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

16. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our website and communications may link to third-party sites and platforms (for example, bid platforms, e-signature services, or payment portals). Those services are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above and post the current version on this page. Material changes will be noted prominently on our website. Continued use of our website or services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

18. Contact Us

Questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or our privacy practices:

J.F. Prieto Engineering Construction, Inc.
5180 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Tel: 800-606-3880
Email: projects@prietoengineering.com
CA Lic. #525452 — Class A / C-8