Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

1. Introduction

ElkConstruct, Inc. ("ElkConstruct," "we," "us," or "our") operates the elkconstruct.com website and the ElkConstruct cloud-based construction estimating platform (collectively, the "Service"). ElkConstruct is a subsidiary of LayerLogix.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Service. It applies to all users of our platform, including general contractors, subcontractors, estimators, project managers, and any other individuals who interact with our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. We take our responsibilities regarding the protection of your data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our Service. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with our platform.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, use our platform, or communicate with us, you may provide the following types of information:

• Account Registration Data: Your full name, email address, company name, phone number, job title, and password when you create an account.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc., our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or other sensitive payment credentials on our servers.
• Project Data: Construction estimates, line items, cost breakdowns, bid documents, project specifications, blueprints, and other documents you upload or create within the platform.
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform, support requests, feedback submissions, survey responses, and any other communications you send to us or through our Service.
• Profile Information: Professional credentials, certifications, company descriptions, and other optional information you choose to include in your profile.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, actions taken, session duration, click patterns, search queries, and workflow sequences within the platform.
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, device type (desktop, tablet, mobile), and device identifiers.
• Network Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, approximate geographic location derived from your IP address, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and referring/exit URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See Section 5 for more details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, which we may combine with information we already have about you:

• Single Sign-On Providers: If you sign in using a third-party service such as Google or Microsoft, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that provider.
• Integration Partners: If you connect third-party services such as Procore, QuickBooks, PlanGrid, or other construction management software, we may receive project data, contact information, and other relevant data from those services as authorized by you.
• Payment Processor: Stripe provides us with transaction confirmation details, billing address, and limited payment method information (such as the last four digits of your card) for record-keeping purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain the ElkConstruct platform, including processing construction estimates, managing bids, and facilitating document collaboration.
• Estimate and Bid Processing: To power our AI-driven estimating engine, generate cost predictions, analyze bid documents, and provide intelligent recommendations for your construction projects.
• Account Management: To communicate with you about your account, respond to support inquiries, send transactional notifications (such as bid status updates, deadline reminders, and payment confirmations), and verify your identity.
• AI and Machine Learning Improvements: To improve our AI models and algorithms using anonymized and aggregated data only. Individual project data is never used to train our models in a way that could identify you or your company. You may opt out of this use at any time.
• Product Updates: To send you product announcements, feature updates, newsletters, and other marketing communications. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or updating your notification preferences.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities. This includes monitoring for suspicious login attempts, unusual usage patterns, and potential abuse of the platform.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to lawful requests from governmental authorities and fulfilling our tax and regulatory obligations.
• Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, measure the effectiveness of features, conduct A/B testing, and improve the overall user experience of our platform.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the purposes we specify and are required to maintain appropriate security measures. Our key sub-processors include:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud infrastructure hosting and data storage (US regions).
• Stripe, Inc.: Payment processing, subscription management, and billing.
• SendGrid (Twilio): Transactional and marketing email delivery.
• OpenAI: AI-powered document analysis and natural language processing. Data sent to OpenAI is not used for model training per our Data Processing Agreement.
• Anthropic: AI-powered cost prediction and estimate generation. Data sent to Anthropic is not used for model training per our Data Processing Agreement.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ElkConstruct, our users, or the public. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of such requests unless prohibited by law or court order.

4.3 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so. For example, when you choose to connect a third-party integration or share project data with another user on the platform.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Service.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the platform. These include session cookies for authentication, CSRF protection tokens, and load balancing identifiers. These cookies cannot be disabled.
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as language settings, theme preferences (dark/light mode), and dashboard layout configurations. These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymized and aggregated data about how users interact with our platform. This information helps us understand usage patterns, identify performance issues, and improve our Service. Analytics data is never tied to individual user identities.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. ElkConstruct does not serve advertisements and does not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our platform.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Active Account Data: Retained for the duration your account remains active and in good standing. This includes your profile information, project data, estimates, bids, and documents.
• Deleted Account Data: When you request account deletion, we initiate the removal of your personal data from our active systems within 30 days. Some residual data may remain in our backup systems for an additional period.
• Backup Data: Automated backups containing your data are retained for 90 days after account deletion, after which they are permanently destroyed.
• Legal and Compliance Data: Certain data may be retained for longer periods as required by applicable laws, including tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and legal hold obligations.
• Anonymized Data: Anonymized and aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytics and product improvement purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights for all of our users, regardless of jurisdiction:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. You can also update most of your information directly through your account settings.
• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (such as data we are legally required to retain).
• Right to Data Portability: You may export your data from ElkConstruct at any time in CSV, Excel, or PDF format through the platform's data export feature.
• Right to Opt Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. You may also opt out of certain data processing activities, such as AI model improvement.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days. In certain circumstances, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

ElkConstruct is based in the United States, and your data is primarily stored and processed in the United States using Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in the us-west-2 (Oregon) region, with backup and disaster recovery capabilities in the us-east-1 (Virginia) region.

If you are accessing our Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated. The data protection and other laws of the United States may differ from those in your country.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on the following transfer mechanisms to ensure that your personal data is adequately protected:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We have executed the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses with our sub-processors to provide appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.
• Supplementary Measures: We implement additional technical and organizational measures, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments.
• EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: We self-certify under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as an additional transfer mechanism.

For more information about our GDPR compliance and your rights as a European data subject, please visit our GDPR Compliance page.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
• Notify you via email at the address associated with your account.
• Display a prominent in-app notification the next time you log in.
• For significant changes, provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

For GDPR-specific inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].