1. Overview
This policy explains how Lauriston Lewis Associates Ltd. (LLAL) handles information collected through the use of this website (llaltd.com).
LLAL is a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Trinidad and Tobago. This website is used to share information about our services, our team, and our work.
2. What We Collect
We collect information in three ways through this website:
a) Website usage data (Google Analytics)
When you visit this website, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how the site is used. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- The type of device and browser you are using
- Your approximate geographic location (country or city level only)
- How you arrived at the site (e.g. via a search engine or a direct link)
This data is collected in aggregate and does not identify you as an individual.
b) Insights subscriptions
If you subscribe to receive Insights from LLAL, we collect your email address. This is submitted directly to LLAL and held by the firm. It is used only to send you Insights content — technical articles, papers, and updates published by LLAL.
We do not share your email address with third parties or add it to any external mailing platform without your knowledge.
c) Contact form enquiries
If you submit an enquiry through the contact form, we will receive your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used only to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.
3. Why We Collect It
We use the information collected through this website for the following purposes only:
- Website usage data: to understand how the site is performing and improve its content and structure
- Subscription data: to send you Insights content you have requested
- Contact form data: to respond to your enquiry
We do not use any data collected through this website for advertising purposes or to track individuals across other websites.
4. Google Analytics and Cookies
Google Analytics operates through small files called cookies, which are stored on your device when you visit the site. Google processes this data on our behalf and is subject to its own privacy terms.
You can find out more about how Google handles data at: policies.google.com/privacy
If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Unsubscribing from Insights
You can stop receiving Insights from LLAL at any time. To unsubscribe, send an email to [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS] with the subject line “Unsubscribe” and we will remove your address promptly.
6. Data Retention
LLAL does not store Google Analytics data directly. Google retains usage data in accordance with its own data retention settings.
Subscriber email addresses are held by LLAL for as long as you remain subscribed. On unsubscription, your address will be removed from our records.
Contact form submissions received by email are retained in line with our normal business record-keeping.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites, including LinkedIn profiles and partner organisations. LLAL is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We recommend checking this page periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Lauriston Lewis Associates Ltd. Port of Spain, Trinidad and
Tobago Website: llaltd.com/contact-us