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:
Name
Company or Organization
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Project information
Messages or comments submitted through contact forms
Resume or employment information (if applying for employment)
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:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral website
Date and time of visits
General geographic location
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:
Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Measure website traffic
Analyze visitor behavior
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:
Anonymous usage statistics
Device information
Browser information
Session duration
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:
Respond to your inquiry
Discuss potential engineering services
Provide requested information
Schedule meetings
Prepare project proposals
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:
Resume
Employment history
Education
Certifications
Professional licenses
Contact information
This information is used solely to evaluate employment opportunities with NCE.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries
Deliver engineering and consulting services
Improve our Website
Analyze website performance
Protect website security
Prevent fraud or abuse
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Communicate regarding projects or services
Improve customer experience
Information Sharing
NCE does not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
With trusted service providers who help operate our Website
With technology providers that host or maintain our systems
When required by law
To comply with legal processes
To protect our legal rights
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:
Google Maps
Social media platforms
Website hosting providers
Spam protection services
Analytics providers
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:
Respond to inquiries
Complete requested services
Maintain business records
Meet contractual obligations
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:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request a copy of information you have provided
Object to certain processing activities
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:
Your inquiry
Engineering services
Project updates
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.