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Privacy Policy

Align One Application — Project DC Ecosystem

Last Updated: March, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how DC Layouts LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when users access or use the Align One software platform, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information in connection with the use of the Platform.

1.1 Information Provided by Users

Users may voluntarily provide information when creating an account, using the Platform, or contacting us, including:

This information is collectively referred to as User Information.

1.2 Project Data and User Content

The Platform allows users to upload and store project-related information, including:

This information is referred to as User Content.

The Company does not claim ownership of User Content.

Users are responsible for ensuring that they have all necessary rights, permissions, and authorizations to upload or share project information, documents, or other content through the Platform.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When users access the Platform, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

This information helps us maintain system security and improve performance.

1.4 Analytics and Usage Data

We may collect information about how the Platform is used, including:

This data may be aggregated or anonymized for analysis and system improvement.

2. How We Use Information

We process personal information where necessary to provide the Platform, fulfill contractual obligations to users, maintain legitimate business interests such as improving services and maintaining security, or where users have provided consent where required by law.

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including:

3. AI and Data Processing

The Platform may include AI-powered tools that assist users with document navigation, summarization, analysis, or reporting.

AI systems may process User Content solely for the purpose of generating outputs requested by users within the Platform.

To improve system performance, the Company may use aggregated or anonymized usage data for purposes such as:

User Content will not be used to train publicly distributed artificial intelligence models without the user's permission, except where content has been aggregated and irreversibly anonymized.

4. Data Storage and Security

User information and project data may be stored using secure cloud infrastructure providers.

The Company implements commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect data, including:

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. The Company cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, cyber incidents, or data breaches.

Users are responsible for maintaining independent backups of important project data.

In the event of a confirmed data breach affecting personal information, the Company will provide notifications where required by applicable law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist in operating the Platform, including:

These providers are required to handle data in accordance with appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.

5.2 Legal Compliance

Information may be disclosed when required to:

5.3 Business Transfers

If the Company undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

The Company retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

User accounts and associated information may be deleted upon user request, subject to operational or legal requirements.

7. User Rights and Control

Depending on applicable laws, users may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:

Requests may be submitted through the contact information listed at the end of this policy.

The Company may require identity verification before responding to such requests.

8. International Data Transfers

The Platform may be accessed from different jurisdictions. Information collected may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where infrastructure providers operate.

By using the Platform, users acknowledge that data may be transferred across international borders.

Data protection laws in these jurisdictions may differ from those in a user's country of residence.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Platform may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Users may control certain cookie settings through their browser configuration.

The Platform does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals transmitted by web browsers.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform may rely on or integrate with third-party services such as:

These services operate under their own privacy policies, and the Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

11. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for professional use and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18.

The Company does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information from a minor has been collected without appropriate authorization, we may delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Company may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be posted within the Platform or on the Company's website.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

DC Layouts LLC
9930 Willow Ridge Way
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Email: dc@layouts-llc.com

14. California Privacy Notice

To the extent applicable under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents may have the right to:

The Company does not sell personal information as defined under applicable privacy laws.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed above.