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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Permit Saige collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
  • Project Information: Property addresses, project descriptions, construction details, and permit application data
  • Documents: Building plans, permits, photos, and other files you upload to our platform
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on our platform, and interaction patterns
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise location)
  • Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party sources:

  • Government Databases: Publicly available property records, zoning information, and permit requirements
  • Authentication Services: Profile information when you sign in using Google, Facebook, or other social login services
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

  • Process and manage your permit applications
  • Provide AI-powered guidance and recommendations
  • Generate required documents and forms
  • Facilitate communication with government agencies

Account Management

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Authenticate your identity
  • Process payments and billing
  • Provide customer support

Communication

  • Send service updates and notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Share important policy changes
  • Provide educational content (with consent)

Improvement & Analytics

  • Analyze usage patterns and performance
  • Improve our AI algorithms
  • Develop new features and services
  • Ensure platform security and stability

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information in the limited circumstances described below.

With Your Consent

We may share your information when you explicitly consent, such as when submitting permit applications to government agencies on your behalf.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Cloud hosting and data storage providers
  • Payment processing companies
  • Email and communication services
  • Analytics and monitoring tools
  • Customer support platforms

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

If Permit Saige is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption

Access Controls

Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls

Regular Audits

Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing

Secure Infrastructure

SOC 2 compliant cloud hosting with enterprise-grade security

Employee Training

Regular security awareness training for all team members

Incident Response

24/7 monitoring and rapid response to security incidents

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Account InformationUntil account deletionService provision
Project Data7 years after completionLegal compliance, warranty support
Payment Records7 yearsTax and accounting requirements
Usage Analytics2 yearsService improvement
Support Communications3 yearsCustomer service, dispute resolution

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how our services are used:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, including:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to function.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform:

  • Page views and user journeys
  • Feature usage and performance metrics
  • Error tracking and debugging

You can opt out of analytics cookies in your browser settings.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Theme and display settings
  • Notification preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis

Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Information" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Note: Some rights may be limited by applicable law or our legitimate business interests. We will explain any limitations when responding to your request.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with various third-party services to provide enhanced functionality:

Government Portals

We may connect to government websites and databases to:

  • Retrieve permit requirements and forms
  • Submit applications on your behalf (with consent)
  • Check application status and updates

Payment Processors

We use secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) to handle transactions. These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

Analytics and Monitoring

We use analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve our platform:

  • Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring
  • User experience analytics

Important: Third-party services have their own privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review these policies when using integrated services.

9. International Data Transfers

Permit Saige is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Data Protection Safeguards

When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions where available
  • Additional technical and organizational measures
  • Regular assessment of transfer mechanisms

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You

  • Email notification for material changes
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • In-app notifications for significant updates
  • Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, please discontinue use of our services.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

General Privacy Inquiries

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries and data subject requests

Mailing Address

Permit Saige, LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
[Address to be updated]
United States

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please call our support line.

Last updated: January 11, 2025 | Effective Date: January 11, 2025