Privacy Policy

PCSCon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at pcscon.com (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including: **Account Information:** When you register for an account, we collect your company name, company description, company email, phone number, contact person, address, city, province, postal code, first name, last name, member email, and password. **Profile Information:** Information you add to your profile such as trade specializations, company credentials, license numbers, and insurance details. **Project Information:** Project specifications, documents, bids, and communications you post or submit through the platform. **Payment Information:** If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. **Communications:** Messages you send through our platform, contact form submissions, and correspondence with our support team. **Usage Data:** Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.

We use the information we collect to: - Create and manage your account on the platform - Connect clients with general contractors and subcontractors - Facilitate project posting, bidding, and communication - Process payments and manage subscriptions - Send account-related notifications (password resets, email confirmations) - Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support - Improve and optimize the Service - Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity - Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances: **With Other Users:** Your company name, profile information, and trade specializations are visible to other users on the platform as part of the bidding and networking process. Project information you post is visible to eligible contractors and subcontractors based on your account type and settings. **Service Providers:** We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including hosting, email delivery (SMTP2GO), payment processing (Stripe), and analytics. **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include: - Password hashing using bcrypt with industry-standard rounds - Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data in transit - Access controls and authentication mechanisms - Regular security assessments and updates However, no method of transmission over the Internet or 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 for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you wish to delete your account, you may contact us and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: - **Access:** Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. - **Correction:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. - **Deletion:** Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations. - **Portability:** Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format. - **Objection:** Object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Service. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and improve the platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of the Service.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The Service is not intended for 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, we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: **Email:** [email protected] **Website:** pcscon.com/contact