The Lopes Companies, headquartered in Taunton, MA, is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, www.glopes.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information submitted through our Website, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form on the Website. This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any additional information you choose to provide in the message field of the contact form
We do not proactively collect personal information through tracking technologies or automated data collection tools. However, please note that certain third-party tools embedded on our Website, including hCaptcha (used for spam prevention on our contact form), Google Maps (embedded on our Contact page), and a chat widget (Chaty), may independently collect limited technical or behavioral data as part of their operation. These third-party tools are governed by their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control the data practices of these third-party providers.
1.5 Cookies and Third-Party Technologies
Our Website uses a cookie consent mechanism that allows you to accept or decline cookies. Cookies are small data files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use a limited cookie only to remember your consent preference.
In addition, certain third-party services embedded on this Website may place their own cookies or collect device/usage data. These include:
hCaptcha — used on our contact form to prevent automated spam submissions. hCaptcha may collect behavioral and device information. See: hcaptcha.com/privacy
Google Maps — embedded on our Contact page. Google may set cookies in connection with this embed. See: policies.google.com/privacy
Chaty (Chat Widget) — a customer contact tool displayed on our Website. Chaty may collect interaction data. See: chaty.app/privacy-policy
You may decline non-essential cookies using the consent banner displayed when you first visit our Website, or by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the page. Note that declining certain cookies may affect the functionality of third-party features.
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information you provide through the contact form is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries or requests. We may use your information to:
- Communicate with you regarding your inquiry or request
- Provide customer support or follow-up information related to your submission
We do not use your information for marketing purposes or any other purpose beyond addressing your specific inquiry.
3. Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through the contact form for a maximum of 14 days from the date of submission. After this period, your information is securely deleted from our systems, unless required to be retained longer by applicable law or for the resolution of a specific inquiry.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website or responding to your inquiries. These may include email delivery services, website hosting providers, and form processing tools. All such providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific purposes we have authorized. They are not permitted to use your personal information for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information collected through our Website from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that G. Lopes Construction Inc. is headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, and operates exclusively within the New England region.
As a Massachusetts-based business that does not meet the applicability thresholds of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) — including annual revenue, consumer data volume, and California business nexus requirements — the CCPA does not apply to our operations. We nonetheless respect the privacy rights of all visitors and will respond to reasonable data requests regardless of jurisdiction.
7. International Data Transfers
The Lopes Companies is headquartered in the United States, and personal information collected through the Website is processed in the United States. If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer.
8. Contact Us
The Lopes Companies
490 Winthrop St., Taunton, MA 02780
General Inquiries: info@glopes.com
Privacy Rights Requests: info@glopes.com (Subject line: “Privacy Request”)
We will acknowledge receipt of your request within a reasonable time and respond in accordance with applicable law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: June 17, 2026