Effective date: May 20, 2025

Downey & Scott, LLC ("Downey & Scott," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.downeyscott.com or any other online property we own or operate (collectively, the "Site").

Note: The Site is intended for business audiences in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

CategoryTypes of Data

Information you provide to us

• Name, company, job title

• Email address, phone number

• Mailing address

• Any information you include in a message, RFQ, résumé, or file upload

When you fill out a Contact Us or Request Proposal form, subscribe to our newsletter, apply for a position, interact with a chatbot, or communicate with us by email or phone.

Information we collect automatically

• IP address and approximate geolocation

• Browser type, operating system, device identifiers

• Referring/exit pages, click‑stream data, page response times

• Cookies & similar tracking technologiesThrough first‑ and third‑party cookies, log files, web beacons, and scripts when you browse the Site.

Information from third parties

• Analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Lead enrichment data (e.g., HubSpot, LinkedIn) Where permitted by law and your privacy settings with those services.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, precise health or biometric data) via the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including to:

1. Respond to inquiries and provide services. Process RFQs, project proposals, or job applications;

2. Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our offerings;

3. Analyze performance (traffic, usage trends) to enhance content and user experience;

4. Market our services—send newsletters, event invitations, and other communications you opt to receive;

5. Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats;

6. Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

We process personal data on the following legal bases (where applicable): your consent, performance of a contract, our legitimate interests (e.g., business development, network security), and legal compliance.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only:

• Service Providers. With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, CRM, email marketing). They may access personal data only to carry out their duties and must keep it confidential;

• Professional advisors. With our attorneys, auditors, and insurers as needed;

• Legal & compliance. When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property;

• Business transfers. In connection with any merger, sale, or reorganization of all or part of our business.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, improve Site performance, remember preferences, and measure marketing effectiveness. You can control cookies through your browser settings or through opt‑out mechanisms provided by analytics vendors (e.g., the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on).

5. Your Choices & Rights

• Email marketing. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

• Cookies. Adjust your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are set. Disabling cookies may impact Site functionality.

• California residents (CCPA/CPRA). You have the right to request disclosure of, and deletion of, your personal information (subject to exceptions). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.

• European Economic Area & U.K. residents (GDPR/UK‑GDPR). You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, or transfer your personal data and to object to processing in certain circumstances. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@downeyscott.com.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. No internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, legal, accounting obligations).

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and central databases are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers subject to this Policy.

9. Third‑Party Links

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or embedded content (e.g., maps, videos). We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. If we make material changes, we will provide prominent notice (e.g., via a banner on the homepage or an email notification).

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Downey & Scott, LLC

6799 Kennedy Rd, Unit F

Warrenton, VA 20187 USA

Phone: (540) 347‑5001

Email: privacy@downeyscott.com

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