Privacy — UCS

Privacy Policy

404 E 55th Street, #1H, New York, NY 10022 | info@ucsbuilt.com | (212) 579-8800

Effective Date: April 20, 2026 | Last Updated: April 20, 2026

UCS ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, ucsbuilt.com (the "Site"), and clients who engage our residential and commercial construction services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

By using our Site or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, and phone number when you submit our contact form or reach out directly.

• Project details, preferences, and requirements you share when inquiring about our services.

• Correspondence, including emails or messages you send to info@ucsbuilt.com.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, our hosting provider (Squarespace) and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location.

• Browser type, operating system, and device information.

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate about potential or ongoing projects.

• Provide, manage, and improve our construction and design services.

• Send project updates, proposals, or other communications relevant to your engagement with UCS.

• Analyze website traffic and usage to improve the Site's content and user experience.

• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (such as Squarespace for website hosting) who may process data on our behalf, subject to confidentiality obligations.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, maintain our business records, and comply with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it securely.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Site functionality.

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies or behavioral tracking services beyond standard website analytics.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our Instagram (@ucsbuilt). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your 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: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from any marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

9. New York Residents

UCS is based in New York, NY. We comply with applicable New York privacy laws, including the SHIELD Act, which requires us to implement reasonable safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of private information. In the event of a data breach affecting New York residents, we will provide notification as required by law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: info@ucsbuilt.com

• Phone: (212) 579-8800

• Mail: UCS, 404 E 55th Street, #1H, New York, NY 10022

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.