NY ENGINEERS PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

At Nearby Engineers/New York Engineers commonly referred to as NY Engineers, we take the confidentiality and security of your personal information seriously. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to provide you with clear information on our information management practices, including the type of information we collect, how we use it, and who we may share it with.

Information Collection and Use

• We may collect your personal information from various sources such as when you browse our website, register, complete a form, or use our services. This information includes your name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you disclose.
• We use this information to communicate with you about our services, respond to your queries, and improve your overall experience on our website. Additionally, we may use your personal information to offer you promotional deals and marketing materials.
• Your privacy is essential to us, and we do not sell, rent, trade, or disclose your personal information to third parties. However, we may obtain additional information about you from publicly or commercially available sources.
• We may use your personal information for internal purposes, such as administering our website, conducting market research, performing data analytics, and complying with our legal and regulatory obligations.
• No phone/mobile number information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Third-Party Links

• Our website may occasionally contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. Content on this website may include embedded content like; videos, articles, images, etc., that are not controlled or operated by www.ny-engineers.com
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.

Updates to our Privacy Policy

We may make changes to this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect any modifications in legislation or other relevant issues. These changes will be implemented without your prior notice. However, we will place a conspicuous notice on our website to inform you of any significant changes made to our Privacy Policy.

Please be aware that NY-Engineers retains the right to modify or update the contents of this website at any time without advance notice.

Exceptions

In certain limited or exceptional circumstances, NY Engineers may, as permitted or required by applicable laws and regulations, process "Personal Data" without providing notice, access, or obtaining consent. Such circumstances may include the investigation of specific allegations of misconduct, violations of company policy, or criminal activity; safeguarding employees, the public, or NY Engineers from harm or misconduct; cooperating with law enforcement agencies; auditing financial results or compliance activities; responding to court orders, subpoenas, or other legally mandated disclosures; fulfilling legal or insurance requirements or defending legal claims or interests; complying with labor laws, agreements, or other legal obligations; debt collection; protecting NY Engineers' information assets, intellectual property, and trade secrets; in emergency situations where the vital interests of individuals, such as life or health, are at risk; regarding access requests, where the burden or expense of providing access would be disproportionate to the risks to the individual's privacy or the privacy interests of others would be compromised; and in cases of business necessity.

Job Applicants/Candidates

• In accordance with applicable laws, NY Engineers collects "Personal Data" from you in relation to your resume and job application submitted to us. This information is utilized to assess your qualifications and competencies for employment opportunities, verify your details, conduct reference and/or background checks (where applicable), communicate with you regarding the recruitment process, suggest potential career opportunities at NY Engineers, generate and/or submit reports as mandated by applicable laws/regulations, and enhance NY Engineers' application or recruitment procedures.
• The "Personal Data" we collect may include:
  • Identification Data – such as full name, preferred name, business address, home address, email address, telephone number, photograph, work and personal references and contact details, beneficiary and emergency contacts, and other similar contact data. National identifiers and work eligibility information – including national identification number, social security number, social insurance number, government identification number, country, region, and city of birth, nationality, citizenship status, visa status, residency, work permit status, and immigration information. Employment history and background check information – including resume, Curriculum Vitae, work history, professional background, credit history, criminal records, and other information obtained during background screenings (where permitted by law). Education information – including educational history, academic degrees, qualifications, certifications, and skills. Electronic and voice communications data – records of our interactions with you, including interviews and disposition (which may include CCTV footage captured within our offices), and business communications content and data, including IP address and session identification through all applicable communication channels, such as email, text, instant message or chat, transcriptions and/or telephone communications, voice recordings, and video recordings. Sensitive "Personal Data" – This encompasses information requiring special handling related to racial and ethnic origin, religious beliefs, trade union membership, and health and medical information, including disability status, where we have obtained your consent or the collection of such data is permitted by applicable law. Demographic Data* – such as gender, ethnicity, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, and religion. * NY Engineers processes demographic data for various reasons, which may differ across jurisdictions. Our reasons for collecting this data are outlined below. Where the processing of demographic data is not mandated by law, we will seek your explicit consent:
  • To monitor and ensure diversity and equality of treatment and opportunity; and To provide work-related accommodations or adjustments; and To comply with applicable legislation.
  • Other Data – Examples of third-party sources include employment screening agencies, background check agencies, recruiting agencies, service providers, former employers and/or educational institutions, publicly available information on websites or social media (e.g., when applying through LinkedIn, where relevant for recruitment purposes and permitted by applicable law), and others where they are legally authorized to share your "Personal Data" with us. For instance, if you register to be contacted by prospective employers on another website, that website may provide your "Personal Data" to us.

SMS Terms and Conditions

• Product Description:
  -By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from either Nearby Engineers or New York Engineers related to MEP design and services.
• Message Frequency:
  -Message frequency may vary.
• Message and Data Rates:
  -Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.
• Opting Out:
  -You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying with "STOP" to any SMS message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message, and we will cease sending SMS messages to your number.
• Help and Support:
  -If you need assistance or have questions about our SMS service, reply with "HELP" to any SMS message you receive, or contact our customer support team at info@ny-engineers.com.
• Privacy Policy:
  -Your phone number will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not share SMS opt-in consent with any third parties for solicitation purposes.

How to Reach Us

If you have any inquiries about our information management practices or wish to update your contact details or preferences or request the removal of your information from our distribution lists, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@ny-engineers.com or (786) 788-0295.