Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 6, 2026

Motz Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba Motz Engineering (“Motz Engineering,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and transfer personal information when you visit our website at www.www.motzengineering.com (the “Website”), contact us, submit information through forms, apply for employment, or otherwise interact with us online (collectively, the “Services”).By using our Website or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website or provide us with any personal information.
  1. Information We Collect. We collect information in the following ways:
    1. Information You Provide Directly
      • Contact and business information (e.g., name, company name, job title, email address, phone number, mailing address) when you:
        • Submit a contact form
        • Request information, proposals, or services
        • Email us or correspond with us
        • Apply for a job or internship (resumes, cover letters, employment history, references, etc.)
      • Any other information you voluntarily provide, such as project details or preferences.
    2. Automatically Collected Information When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
      • Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers)
      • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, clickstream behavior)
      • Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies (see our Cookie Notice below for details)
    3. Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from:
      • Business partners, clients, or referrers (e.g., when someone recommends our services)
      • Analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms (subject to their privacy policies)

  2. How We Use Your Information. We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
    • To respond to your inquiries, provide information about our services (MEP engineering, commissioning, fire alarm/suppression, security design, etc.), and communicate with you
    • To operate, maintain, improve, and secure the Website
    • To send administrative communications (e.g., updates to this Privacy Policy)
    • To consider you for employment or contractor opportunities if you apply
    • To perform analytics, track usage trends, and improve user experience
    • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect rights/safety
    • For other purposes disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent

  3. How We Disclose and Transfer Your Information. We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information to:
    • Service providers — Vendors who help us operate the Website and business (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics tools like Google Analytics, IT support, form processors). These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it.
    • Professional advisors — Attorneys, accountants, auditors, insurers.
    • Business transfers — In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction (including due diligence).
    • Legal requirements — To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas/court orders, protect rights/property/safety, or prevent fraud/misuse.
    • With your consent — For any other purpose you expressly consent to.
    • International Transfers. Our operations are primarily in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., note that information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

  4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and (if applicable) deliver relevant content.
    • Essential cookies — Required for the Website to function.
    • Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
    • Performance/functional cookies — Improve experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Website functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Notice or browser help resources.

  5. Your Privacy Rights. Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
    • Access to or a copy of your data
    • Correction of inaccurate data
    • Deletion of certain data
    • Opt-out of certain uses (e.g., marketing emails)
    • Limitation of processing
    • Data portability (where applicable) California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell personal information. You have the right to know what categories of personal information we collect/use/disclose, request deletion (subject to exceptions), and opt out of any future sales (though none occur). Submit verifiable requests to the contact below. To exercise rights, contact us at the information in Section 9. We may verify your identity before responding. We will respond within the time frame required by applicable law.

  6. Data Security. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

  7. Data Retention. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and legal requirements.

  8. Children’s Privacy. Our Website and Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

  9. Contact Us. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
    Motz Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba Motz Engineering
    447 Morgan Street
    Cincinnati, OH 45206
    Email: motzadmin@motzengineering.com
    Phone: (513) 621-5400

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. Thank you for trusting Motz Engineering with your information.