Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
At Near East Sheds LLC, we recognize that privacy is a fundamental right and an essential component of trust. This Privacy Policy serves to provide clear, comprehensive, and accessible information on how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information in connection with our services and the operation of our website, located at www.neareastsheds.com. Our commitment to data protection reflects our respect for your personal rights and our dedication to transparency and accountability under applicable law.
This policy applies to all individuals who access, visit, or otherwise interact with Near East Sheds through our website, online contact forms, email communications, telephonic inquiries, and any other digital or offline means by which we collect information.
Near East Sheds LLC operates as a limited liability company registered under the laws of the State of Washington with a principal place of business located at 2361 S 200th St., Seattle, WA 98198, United States. You may contact us at info@neareastsheds.com or by calling +1 (206) 769-9459 regarding any privacy-related inquiries.
1. Our Responsibility in Handling Your Information
Near East Sheds LLC acts as the data controller for the purposes of applicable data protection laws, meaning we determine the purposes and means by which your personal information is processed. This responsibility encompasses ensuring the lawful, fair, and transparent treatment of personal information, enforcing security measures, and providing individuals with enforceable rights over their data.
Our processing of data is governed primarily by applicable United States federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Washington State Consumer Protection Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. Our data handling practices are aligned with the highest standards of industry best practices.
2. Information We Collect and the Lawful Basis for Processing
We collect personal information in two principal ways. Firstly, we collect information that is voluntarily provided to us by individuals seeking to engage our services or inquire about our offerings. Secondly, we collect information automatically through the use of our website and associated services.
Personal information voluntarily provided includes, but is not limited to, a person’s full name, email address, phone number, residential or project address, and project-specific requirements. This information is typically collected when an individual completes an online form, submits an inquiry, requests a consultation, engages in telephonic discussions, or interacts with us during the course of a business relationship.
In addition to voluntarily provided information, we collect certain technical and behavioral information automatically. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, device identifiers, browser types, operating system versions, geographic indicators, session duration, and behavioral patterns on our website. We employ cookies and similar technologies to capture such information for the purposes of performance optimization, analytics, and security.
Our legal basis for processing personal information is varied. In most cases, processing is necessary to perform pre-contractual and contractual obligations, such as responding to inquiries and fulfilling service orders. We also process data to comply with legal obligations, to protect our legitimate business interests in promoting and improving our services, and, where applicable, based on the informed consent of the individual, particularly in the context of marketing communications.
3. The Purposes for Which We Use Personal Information
Personal information is used strictly for the purposes for which it was collected and for other compatible purposes permitted under applicable data protection laws. The primary purpose of processing is to fulfill our obligations to clients and prospective clients, including responding to inquiries, providing consultations, issuing quotations, and executing contracts for the design, construction, and installation of custom outdoor structures.
Additionally, we process information to improve our website’s functionality and user experience, conduct internal business analytics, and measure service performance. Personal information enables us to maintain a direct and professional relationship with our clients, providing them with personalized services that are responsive to their specific needs.
From time to time, we may use personal information for the dissemination of promotional materials, service updates, and informative content. Where required by law, such communications are conducted only with the individual’s prior consent, and we provide the ability to opt-out of such communications at any time.
We also process personal information to meet our legal obligations, including tax, record-keeping, and compliance responsibilities, and to protect our business interests against fraudulent activity, security breaches, and misuse of our services.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure Practices
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Personal information is shared only in strictly controlled circumstances and solely for legitimate purposes in the operation of our business.
Personal information may be shared with service providers engaged by Near East Sheds to perform specific functions on our behalf. These providers include website hosting services, IT support personnel, marketing service providers, customer relationship management vendors, and payment processing entities. In all cases, such third parties are contractually obligated to safeguard personal information and to use it solely for the purposes of providing services to Near East Sheds in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
We may also disclose personal information to legal or regulatory authorities when required by law, in response to valid requests such as subpoenas, court orders, or legal investigations. Where reasonably possible and lawful, we will notify individuals before disclosing their information under such circumstances.
In the context of a business reorganization, merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, personal information may be disclosed to involved parties, provided such transfer is subject to the same or equivalent level of data protection safeguards as those set out in this policy.
5. Retention of Personal Information
Near East Sheds retains personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, and contractual obligations. Retention periods are determined based on statutory requirements, business needs, and industry best practices.
In cases where personal information is no longer required for any lawful purpose, we implement secure deletion or anonymization procedures to ensure that the data cannot be reconstructed or retrieved.
6. Your Rights Over Your Personal Information
As an individual, you are granted specific rights under applicable privacy laws concerning the personal information we collect and process about you. These rights include the right to access, rectify, and, in certain circumstances, erase your personal information.
You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which we use such information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information and, where no overriding legal basis exists, request deletion of your data. You also have the right to object to certain types of processing and to withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us at info@neareastsheds.com. We will respond to verified requests within applicable statutory deadlines, typically within thirty (30) days, and without charge, unless your request is excessive or unfounded, in which case we may charge a reasonable fee.
7. How We Safeguard Personal Information
Near East Sheds implements a range of technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures are continuously reviewed and updated in accordance with evolving security standards and risk assessments.
Among the security measures employed are encryption protocols during data transmission, access restrictions for sensitive data, regular security audits, and internal training programs to ensure personnel understand and comply with data protection principles.
Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable laws and provide information on the nature of the breach and any recommended protective steps you may take.
8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device to facilitate functionality and enhance user experience. Cookies enable us to remember user preferences, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized content.
We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted or expired. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Where legally required, we obtain your consent prior to deploying non-essential cookies, including those used for marketing or analytics purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Our services are based in the United States, and all data is processed in compliance with United States privacy regulations. By accessing our website or submitting your information, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed within the United States.
In cases where information is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including reliance on standard contractual clauses approved under applicable law or other lawful transfer mechanisms designed to protect personal data.
10. Children’s Privacy Protections
Near East Sheds does not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18). Our services are intended exclusively for adults engaged in homeownership or property development activities. Should we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or business practices. Substantive changes will be communicated via updates on our website, and the date of the latest revision will always be indicated at the top of this document.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. How to Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data rights, or our data protection practices, you may contact us using the following details:
Near East Sheds LLC
2361 S 200th St., Seattle, WA 98198, United States
info@neareastsheds.com
+1 (206) 769-9459