privacy policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2023

Thank you for visiting the website of Hough and Associates ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data when you use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Information We Collect: When you visit our website or interact with our services, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other information you provide to us voluntarily when you contact us or submit inquiries through our website.

b. Log Data: Our servers may automatically record certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and other browsing information. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements around the site, and gather demographic information about our user base.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Use of Information: We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

a. To respond to your inquiries and provide you with the requested services or information.

b. To personalize your experience on our website and improve our services.

c. To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or other communications that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

d. To analyze website usage and trends, and to improve the functionality and performance of our website.

Data Sharing and Disclosure: We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These service providers will have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions but may not use it for any other purpose.

b. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

c. Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, 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 or a prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

Data Security: We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

a. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information or request corrections if it is inaccurate.

b. Data Portability: You have the right to obtain a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

c. Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.

d. Data Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.

Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy: Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information from our records.
International Data Transfers: If you are accessing our website 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. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a new effective date. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Hough and Associates 420 Throckmorton, 2nd Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Email: info@houghandassociates.com

Please allow a reasonable period for us to respond to your inquiries.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.