Effective date: July 6, 2026
LACO Associates (“LACO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit lacoassociates.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. It applies to the Site and to information we collect through our online forms and communications. It does not apply to third-party websites we link to, which have their own privacy practices.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you contact us, request a quote, pay an invoice, apply for a job, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company or agency, project details, resume or employment history, and anything else you choose to include in a message or form.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, device and browser type, operating system, referring and exit pages, the pages you view, links you click, and the dates and times of your visits. We collect this through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
Information from third parties. We may receive information about you from analytics and advertising providers (such as Google) and from public sources, to the extent permitted by law.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- respond to your inquiries, quote requests, and invoice payments;
- evaluate and communicate about employment applications;
- operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
- measure and analyze Site traffic and performance;
- deliver and measure advertising, including through Google Ads, where permitted;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
Cookies and tracking technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and advertising. When you first visit the Site, we present a consent banner that lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies before they are set. You can change your choice at any time through the banner. We also honor recognized browser-based opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC). For a full description of the cookies we use and how to control them, see our Cookie Policy.
Analytics and advertising
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site and Google Ads to measure and support our advertising. These tools may set cookies and collect identifiers such as your IP address and interaction data, and they share that information with Google as an independent service provider. Google’s handling of this data is governed by Google’s own privacy policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You can control this collection by:
- accepting or declining analytics and advertising cookies in our consent banner;
- installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout;
- adjusting your Google Ads personalization settings at https://adssettings.google.com;
- using a browser that sends a Global Privacy Control signal, which we honor.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only as follows:
- Service providers. With vendors who host the Site, provide analytics and advertising services, process form submissions, and support our operations, under contracts that limit their use of the information.
- Legal and safety. When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of LACO, our clients, or others.
- Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.
Some sharing of information with advertising providers for cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain state laws. You may opt out of this by declining advertising cookies in our banner and by using a Global Privacy Control signal.
Your choices and rights
- Cookies. Accept or decline non-essential cookies through our banner, or manage them in your browser settings.
- Global Privacy Control. We honor GPC signals sent by your browser.
- Marketing email. If you receive email from us, you can unsubscribe using the link in any message.
- Access and deletion. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law.
California residents. California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code § 1798.83) allows California residents to request information about disclosures of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing. Depending on the volume and nature of our data processing, some provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended) may not apply to LACO; regardless, you may contact us with any privacy request and we will respond as required by law.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for a general, professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-party links
The Site links to third-party websites and social media (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date above. Material changes will be identified as appropriate.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Policy or your personal information, contact us at:
LACO Associates
21 West 4th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-443-5054
Email: info@lacoassociates.com