Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 5, 2026 · Last Updated: March 5, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how Coliga AI LLC ("Coliga," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you access or use the Coliga platform (the "Platform"), including our website at coliga.ai and any related applications or services.
This Policy applies to all users of the Platform, including contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, insurance providers, property owners, and visitors. By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and password.
- Profile Information: Company name, business address, contractor license number, license type, specialties, years of experience, and profile photo.
- Project Information: Project titles, descriptions, locations, budgets, timelines, and related documents.
- Financial Information: Payment card details and billing address (processed securely through our payment processor; Coliga does not store full card numbers).
- Communications: Messages, proposals, reviews, and other content you send through the Platform.
- Verification Documents: Contractor license documents, insurance certificates, and other credentials submitted for verification.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, time spent on pages, and click patterns.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.
- Log Data: Server logs including access times, error logs, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in Section 7 below.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for license verification.
- Payment processors for transaction confirmation and fraud prevention.
- Other users who provide information about you in reviews or dispute communications.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Platform Operation: To create and manage your account, facilitate connections between contractors and property owners, and process transactions.
- License Verification: To verify contractor licenses, credentials, and insurance coverage through official Florida state databases.
- Lien Law Compliance: To generate and track Notice to Owner (NTO) documents and other lien law compliance tools under Florida Statute 713.
- Communications: To send account notifications, project updates, proposal alerts, and, with your consent, marketing communications.
- Safety and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.
- Improvement and Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve Platform features, and develop new services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and governmental requests.
- AI Features: To power AI-assisted features such as document generation and matching algorithms, using anonymized and aggregated data where possible.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Other Platform Users
Certain profile information (company name, license number, specialties, location, reviews, and verification status) is visible to other users as part of the marketplace functionality.
With Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform, including cloud hosting providers, payment processors, email service providers, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by Coliga.
For Legal and Safety Purposes
We may disclose your information to comply with applicable law, protect the rights and safety of Coliga and our users, or enforce our Terms of Service.
Business Transfers
If Coliga is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Platform services. Specifically:
- Account information: retained for the life of your account plus 3 years after closure.
- Transaction records: retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
- Contractor license verification records: retained for 5 years.
- Communication logs: retained for 2 years.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols.
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest.
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
- Secure payment processing through PCI DSS-compliant payment processors.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.
| Type | Purpose | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Login, security, and core Platform functions | No |
| Functional | Remember your preferences (language, filters, settings) | Yes |
| Analytics | Understand how users interact with the Platform | Yes |
| Marketing | Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaigns | Yes |
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Portability: Request your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Restriction and Objection: Request restriction of processing or object to processing for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Our legal bases for processing include contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligations, and consent.
9. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at [email protected] if you believe we have collected information from a child.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Platform.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice such as an email notification. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Team:
Coliga AI LLC — Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
State of Incorporation: Florida, United States
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.
