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PRIVACY POLICY

Bera Construction

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Bera Construction (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable laws including:

• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

• Maryland Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

• Washington, DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA)

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (if applicable)

• Other applicable federal and state privacy laws

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Project details

• Payment information (if applicable)

• SMS consent records

B. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Device type

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Date/time of visit

• Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide construction and remodeling services

• Prepare estimates and contracts

• Manage billing and payments

• Communicate project updates

• Send marketing communications (with consent)

• Improve website performance

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the EU or UK, we process data based on:

• Contract performance

• Legal obligations

• Legitimate business interest

• Explicit consent (marketing & SMS)

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share data with:

• Licensed subcontractors

• Payment processors

• IT service providers

• Government authorities when legally required

All third parties must safeguard your data.

6. SMS Marketing & Communications Policy

By opting into SMS communications:

• You agree to receive recurring text messages from Bera Construction.

• Message frequency varies.

• Message and data rates may apply.

• Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

• Reply HELP for assistance.

• Consent is not a condition of purchase.

We maintain records of:

• Website opt-in logs

• Written consent forms

• Verbal consent documentation

7. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyze traffic

• Support marketing performance

Users may disable cookies through browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

• For the duration of service

• For warranty and contract documentation

• For tax and regulatory compliance

• As required under Virginia, Maryland, and DC recordkeeping laws

9. Your Privacy Rights by State

Virginia Residents (VCDPA)

You have the right to:

• Confirm whether we process your personal data

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccuracies

• Request deletion

• Opt out of targeted advertising

Maryland Residents (PIPA)

Under Maryland law, you have rights regarding:

• Protection against unauthorized access to personal information

• Notification in the event of a data breach

• Secure handling of sensitive personal data

Maryland law requires businesses to implement reasonable security measures to protect personal data.

Washington, DC Residents (CPPA)

Under DC law, consumers are protected against deceptive practices involving personal data. You may:

• Request access to personal information

• Request correction

• File complaints regarding unfair or deceptive data practices

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect

• Request deletion

• Opt out of sale (we do not sell data)

• Limit use of sensitive personal information

• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at:

📧 [Insert Email]

GDPR (EU Residents)

You have rights to:

• Access

• Rectification

• Erasure

• Data portability

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

10. Data Security

We implement:

• SSL encryption

• Secure cloud hosting

• Access control policies

• Administrative safeguards

While no system is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information.

11. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with:

• Virginia law

• Maryland Personal Information Protection Act

• DC data breach requirements

• California law (if applicable)

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked on our site.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of:

• The Commonwealth of Virginia

• The State of Maryland

• The District of Columbia

depending on jurisdiction.

15. Contact Information

Bera Construction

1924 Benning Rd, Washington, DC, 20002

 Phone: +1 202 938 2372

Email: info@beragc.com