Privacy Policy
Fortress Building Envelope Consulting, Inc.
Last Updated: February 2026
Introduction
Fortress Building Envelope Consulting, Inc. ("Fortress BEC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at fortressbec.com or engage our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name, job title, and any details you share when submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or sending us case documents or project information.
Information collected automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and date and time of your visit.
We collect this information through cookies, web analytics tools, and standard server logs.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests.
- Provide our professional consulting, testing, and expert witness services.
- Send you information related to our services, including newsletters and industry updates, if you have opted in to receive them.<
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Confidentiality of Case and Project Information
We understand that much of the information shared with us is sensitive. All case documents, project specifications, investigation findings, and client communications are treated as confidential. For litigation engagements, our work is typically protected under attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your use of our website and report it to us in aggregate form.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including professional associations, industry organizations, and expert witness directories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. For litigation-related engagements, we may retain records for the duration required by applicable law and professional standards.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Fortress Building Envelope Consulting, Inc.
Rougemont, NC
Phone: (864) 965-8668
Email: [email protected]