Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Atlantic Engineering Services (“AES,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website at www.aespj.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Atlantic Engineering Services is a structural engineering firm with offices in:

  • Pittsburgh, PA (Headquarters) 11 Stanwix Street, Suite 150 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412.338.9000

  • Additional offices in Morgantown, WV and Jacksonville, FL.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at the address or phone number above, or via the contact form on our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Message content or project-related details you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages

  • Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)

  • Other diagnostic and performance data

Cookies and Similar Technologies The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. These are small files or pieces of code placed on your device. We use them for:

  • Strictly necessary / functional cookies – Required for the Site to operate securely and correctly (for example, session management and security features such as the Squarespace “crumb” cookie).

  • Analytics and performance cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content, layout, and performance.

  • Preference / customization cookies – Remember choices you make (for example, cookie consent preferences).

You can manage or decline non-essential cookies through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the Site (or by using the “Manage cookies” / “Decline all” options). You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

This Site is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect additional information as described in their own Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review those documents.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide structural engineering information or services

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site

  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns

  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights, property, and safety, and those of our clients and visitors

We do not sell your personal information.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site and our business (including Squarespace as our website host and platform provider). These providers are authorized to use the information only as necessary to perform services for us.

  • Legal and safety purposes – When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AES, our clients, or the public.

  • Business transfers – In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, in which case the successor would be bound by this Policy or a similar one.

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Contact-form submissions and correspondence are generally retained for a reasonable business period (typically up to several years) unless a longer period is required. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of our platform providers.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Opt out of certain processing or the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

  • Opt out of marketing emails (use the unsubscribe link in any email we send)

California residents (and residents of other states with similar laws): You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and comparable state laws. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 1 or through the contact form on the Site. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

You can also manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner on the Site or your browser settings.

7. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, project partners or social media). This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Atlantic Engineering Services 11 Stanwix Street, Suite 150 Pittsburgh, PA 15222; Phone: 412.338.9000 Via the contact form at: www.aespj.com/contact