PRIVACY & POLICY
YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS
This Privacy Policy describes how JD + A DESIGN & BUILD, Inc., a design and build firm specializing in residential and commercial projects, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, USA, collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit our website at www.jdacustombuilders.com or otherwise interacts with us.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
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INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide to Us
Contact details: name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Project information: property address, project type (residential or commercial), budget range, project description, photos or site plans you upload.
Communications: messages sent through contact forms, quote requests, consultation bookings, or email.
Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site.
Cookies and similar technologies: used for Site functionality, analytics, and (where applicable) advertising.
Approximate location derived from IP address.
Information from Third Parties
Information from scheduling tools, CRM systems, review platforms (e.g., Google, Houzz), or social media when you interact with our profiles
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HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries, prepare estimates, and schedule consultations
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services and the Site
- Process payments and manage contracts
- Send project updates, invoices, and related communications
- Send marketing communications about our services, promotions, or completed projects (you may opt out at any time)
- Analyze Site usage to improve content and user experience
- Comply with legal, regulatory, licensing, and contractual obligations (including Virginia contractor licensing requirements)
- Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and legal liability
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HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers: subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and vendors as needed to complete your project.
Professional advisors: attorneys, accountants, and insurers.
Payment processors and scheduling/CRM platforms that support our business operations.
Government authorities: as required for permits, inspections, licensing, or legal compliance.
Successors: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.
As required by law: to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
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COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
- Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Remember your preferences.
- Understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Support advertising and remarketing (if applicable)
- You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality.
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DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, contractual, or warranty-related obligations typical of construction and design-build projects (which may extend several years after project completion).
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DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES AND RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications (via the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly)
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Virginia Residents: If you are a Virginia resident, you may have additional rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), including the right to confirm whether we process your personal data, access it, correct inaccuracies, delete it, obtain a copy, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To submit a request, contact us at [contact email]. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.
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CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
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THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., supplier catalogs, review platforms, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their policies.
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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
This document is a template provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Before publishing, we recommend having it reviewed by a Virginia-licensed attorney to confirm compliance with the VCDPA and any other applicable federal or state laws, and to fill in the bracketed company-specific details.