Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

River Mechanics PLLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at https://river-mechanics.com (the "Site"). We are a professional engineering company specializing in ecological restoration, water resources engineering, and water quality management.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or submit inquiries to us.

1. Information We Collect

Because we do not sell services or process payments directly through our Site, the data we collect is minimal and focused entirely on communication and improving user experience. We collect information in two ways:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you interact with us via our Site (such as when you fill out a "Let’s Connect" form, contact form, request information, or send us an email) we may collect personal information that you choose to provide. This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company or organization name
  • Job title
  • Any details or files you include in your project inquiry or message

B. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

When you visit our Site, certain technical data is automatically recorded by our hosting servers or third-party analytical tools (such as Google Analytics). This information does not directly reveal your specific identity but may include:

  • Your IP (Internet Protocol) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • The pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages
  • The referring website address

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use standard cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze web traffic patterns. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function optimally.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect only for professional, legitimate business purposes, including:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions, evaluate potential projects, and provide you with information regarding our professional engineering and permitting services.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze aggregate Usage Data so we can optimize the Site’s performance, design, and content.
  • To Manage Business Relationships: To communicate with clients, partners, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Compliance & Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional engineering standards, or to protect our legal rights.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making, nor do we run targeted commercial advertising campaigns using your personal details.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

River Mechanics PLLC values your trust. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing or commercial purposes.

We may disclose your information only under the following limited circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, hosting our servers, or analyzing traffic (e.g., website hosting providers, analytics tools). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect the rights, property, or safety of River Mechanics PLLC, our clients, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: If River Mechanics PLLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that business transaction.

4. Data Security

The security of your personal data is highly important to us. We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, sister companies, or external resources (such as project partners or regulatory agencies) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your geographic location and local jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request that we delete your personal data from our files.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at admin@river-mechanics.com.