Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 8, 2026
Northland Consulting Engineers (“NCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting nce-duluth.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our Website, you may voluntarily provide information including:
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Name
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Company or Organization
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address (if provided)
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Project information
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Messages or comments submitted through contact forms
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Resume or employment information (if applying for employment)
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Any files or documents uploaded through our forms
Providing this information is entirely voluntary.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referral website
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Date and time of visits
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General geographic location
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Website usage patterns
This information is collected to improve website performance, security, and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember user preferences
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Improve website functionality
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Measure website traffic
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Analyze visitor behavior
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Help diagnose technical issues
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to better understand how visitors use our Website.
Analytics may collect:
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Anonymous usage statistics
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Device information
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Browser information
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Session duration
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Pages viewed
Google Analytics does not provide us with personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it through our forms.
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form or project inquiry, we use the information you provide to:
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Respond to your inquiry
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Discuss potential engineering services
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Provide requested information
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Schedule meetings
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Prepare project proposals
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Communicate regarding ongoing projects
We retain contact submissions only as long as necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Employment Applications
If you submit employment information through our Website, we may collect:
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Resume
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Employment history
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Education
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Certifications
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Professional licenses
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Contact information
This information is used solely to evaluate employment opportunities with NCE.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Deliver engineering and consulting services
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Improve our Website
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Analyze website performance
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Protect website security
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Prevent fraud or abuse
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
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Communicate regarding projects or services
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Improve customer experience
Information Sharing
NCE does not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
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With trusted service providers who help operate our Website
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With technology providers that host or maintain our systems
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When required by law
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To comply with legal processes
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To protect our legal rights
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During business restructuring or asset transfers
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.
Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including:
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Google Maps
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Social media platforms
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Website hosting providers
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Spam protection services
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Analytics providers
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Email service providers
These third parties maintain their own privacy policies, and NCE is not responsible for their privacy practices.
Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Complete requested services
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Maintain business records
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Meet contractual obligations
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Comply with legal requirements
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or destroyed when practical.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside, you may have rights that include:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information
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Request a copy of information you have provided
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Object to certain processing activities
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Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended for business and professional audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that information has been submitted by a child under 13, we will promptly remove it.
Email Communications
If you contact us via email or request information, we may communicate with you regarding:
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Your inquiry
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Engineering services
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Project updates
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Requested information
We do not send unsolicited marketing emails, and you may request that we stop contacting you at any time, except where communications are necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our Website may not respond to Do Not Track requests.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Northland Consulting Engineers
102 South 21st Avenue West, Suite 1
Duluth, Minnesota 55806
Phone: (218) 727-5995
Email: info@nce-duluth.com
Website: nce-duluth.com
Minnesota Privacy Notice
NCE is headquartered in Minnesota and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws governing the collection, use, and protection of personal information. If additional state-specific privacy rights apply to your information, we will honor those rights as required by applicable law.
Consent
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described herein.