Privacy Policy
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (“GHA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website, ghaway.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have — including how we use cookies.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering firm headquartered at:
625 Forest Edge Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 478-9700
with additional offices in Schaumburg, IL and Lenexa, KS.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly, such as when you fill out a contact form, request a quote, apply for a job, or sign up for updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any message details you submit.
Information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring website, and general location, gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3 below).
Third-party service data, such as analytics data from tools like Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit), which help us understand how visitors use the Site.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers or financial account details) through the Site.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use the Site, and support certain features.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites remember information about your visit.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics) so we can improve content and performance.
- Functional cookies — remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience.
Your choices: When you first visit the Site, you will be shown a cookie consent banner where you can accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries, quote requests, and job applications
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Understand Site usage and visitor trends through analytics
- Communicate with you about our services, projects, or opportunities, where appropriate
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, and email service providers), who are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us.
- Legal and safety purposes, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GHA, our clients, or others.
- Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as our social media pages or bidding portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of the information we hold about you. To exercise these rights or ask a question about this Policy, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
625 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 478-9700
Or via our Contact Us page.
