Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Ocean Permits & Development ("we," "us," or "our") is a permit expediting and entitlements firm headquartered at 333 S Grand Ave, Ste 3310, Los Angeles, CA 90071. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit oceanpermits.com or contact us for services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and company name provided through our contact form or WhatsApp.
• Project information — property address, permit type, project description, and any documents you voluntarily share with us.
• Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Communications — emails, messages, and records of phone conversations related to your inquiries or projects.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide permit expediting services.
• To communicate project status updates and next steps.
• To improve our website, services, and client experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
• To send relevant updates or information about our services (you may opt out at any time).

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers), under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic and improve user experience. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, and comply with applicable legal requirements. Project-related records may be retained for up to seven years in accordance with California business record retention standards.

7. Your Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at office@oceanpermits.com.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: