Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 22, 2026

Rick Engineering Company (“Rick Engineering,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website at https://rickengineering.com (“Website”) or when otherwise interacting with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information, including rights you may have under applicable state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

When you voluntarily contact us through our website, email, or telephone, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Company name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Project information or other details you choose to provide

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry, provide requested services or information, and communicate with you regarding your request.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General geographic region (based on IP address)

This information helps us improve our Website, understand visitor usage, maintain security, and enhance user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable essential website functionality
• Remember certain visitor preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Protect our website from spam and automated abuse

Additional information about the cookies used on this Website, including how to manage your cookie preferences, is available in our Cookie Policy.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our content and services.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on the Website
• Browser and device information
• General location based on IP address

Rick Engineering has configured Google Analytics to respect visitor cookie preferences. Analytics cookies are only used in accordance with the choices you make through our cookie consent tools. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and other universal opt-out preference signals recognized under applicable law as valid requests to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our contact forms from spam, automated submissions, and abuse.

reCAPTCHA analyzes information such as browser characteristics, device information, and user interactions to determine whether a visitor is a human user. This service is provided by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Our Website may include or link to third-party content and services, including:

• YouTube videos
• Google Maps
• Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)
• AddThis social sharing tools (where available)

These third-party services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Rick Engineering does not control the privacy practices of these third parties.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, which we believe are reasonably necessary and proportionate to the nature of our relationship with you:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide requested information or services
• Improve our Website and user experience
• Monitor website performance
• Protect our Website from spam, fraud, and abuse
• Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal information, as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information as those terms are defined under applicable privacy laws.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our Website or providing services, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Website analytics providers
• Spam prevention services
• Technology service providers

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their services and are contractually prohibited from selling, sharing, or using it for any purpose other than performing the services specified in our agreements with them.

We may also disclose information when required to do so by law, in response to valid legal process, to comply with a government request, or as reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of others.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide requested services
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized when appropriate.

Your State Privacy Rights

If you are a California or Colorado resident, you may have rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). These rights may include the right to:

• Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, the sources from which it was collected, the business or commercial purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination, and appeal a decision regarding your privacy request where applicable under state law.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, subject to applicable verification requirements.

Will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law, generally within 45 days of receiving your verifiable request.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect.

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

External Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. Rick Engineering is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. We may update this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by updating this page and, where appropriate, by other means such as email notification or a prominent notice on our Website.

The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates when this Privacy Policy was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Rick Engineering Company

5620 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92110
United States
Email: info@rickengineering.com
Phone: (619) 291-0707