Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
StructForensicâ„¢ ("we", "our", or "us") is dedicated to protecting the privacy of civil engineers, building auditors, contractors, and visitors ("users" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information when you visit our website.
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Policy
Our website serves advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google and its partner advertising networks use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
- DoubleClick DART Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the official Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Information We Collect
We do not require account registration to use our diagnostic calculation tools. We collect:
- Log Data & Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps to diagnose technical issues and secure our infrastructure.
- Local Browser Storage: We use HTML5 LocalStorage solely to remember your preferred measurement unit system (Imperial vs. Metric) and user preferences.
- Voluntary Inquiries: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message contents to fulfill your request.
4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance (European Users)
If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) include:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal data.
- The right to rectification if information is inaccurate.
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your personal information.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time regarding cookie tracking.
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Disclosures
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Contact Information
For questions, privacy inquiries, or data requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@structforensic.com
Postal Address: StructForensic Legal & Compliance, 100 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60606, USA.