Website and Applicant Information Practices

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Watkins Construction (“Watkins,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit watkinsconstruction.com, any replacement website or related page that links to this Policy (collectively, the “Site”), contact us, request information, or express interest in employment.

This Policy applies to information collected through the Site and related website communications. It does not govern employee information handled solely in the employment relationship, customer or vendor information governed by a separate contract, or third-party websites and services that we do not control.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:

• Contact information. Your first and last name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and similar details.
• Business inquiries. Information about your company, project, service needs, location, communications, and any materials you send to us.
• Employment-interest information. Your name, phone number, email address, referral source, job interests, employment application, resume, work history, qualifications, and other information you submit to Human Resources.
• Communications. The contents of emails, telephone messages, correspondence, feedback, and other communications with us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location derived from IP address, access times, and diagnostic or security information.

We may collect this information through cookies, pixels, logs, and similar technologies. Cookies may be necessary for the Site to function or may help us understand traffic and improve performance. The Site does not currently offer user accounts, online payments, or ecommerce transactions.

Information From Other Sources

We may receive information from publicly available sources, referrals, business partners, recruiting sources, service providers, and other persons who communicate with us about a project, business relationship, or applicant.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• Operate, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Site;
• Respond to questions, service inquiries, requests for information, and emergency-related communications;
• Evaluate project opportunities and communicate about our construction services;
• Process job-interest submissions, evaluate candidates, verify information, communicate about employment, and comply with employment laws;
• Prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, and recruiting scams;
• Analyze Site traffic and usage;
• Maintain records, enforce our terms, protect our rights and the rights of others, and comply with law; and
• Carry out another purpose that we describe when information is collected or that you authorize.

3. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers. To vendors that support website hosting, forms, email, information technology, analytics, security, records management, professional services, recruiting, and other business operations, subject to appropriate restrictions.
• Business and project relationships. To customers, subcontractors, professional advisers, insurers, and other parties when reasonably necessary for a requested service, project, or business relationship.
• Legal and safety purposes. To comply with law, legal process, or government requests; investigate suspected misconduct; protect safety, rights, and property; or establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
• Business transactions. In connection with an actual or proposed merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, subject to applicable confidentiality requirements.
• With direction or consent. When you direct us to disclose information or otherwise consent.

We do not sell personal information for money. Based on the Site’s current configuration, we do not use personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising. If our practices change, we will update this Policy and provide any choices required by law.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect Site functionality. We may use essential cookies and limited measurement technologies supplied by our hosting and website service providers. Browser-based “Do Not Track” signals are not uniformly recognized. Where applicable law requires recognition of an opt-out preference signal, we will process supported signals as required.

5. Employment and Applicant Information

Employment applications and resumes may contain information that is more sensitive than ordinary website contact information. Please send application materials only through the methods identified on the Site. Do not send bank account information, payment, account passwords, or other financial credentials. Watkins does not ask applicants to pay money, purchase equipment, or provide banking information as part of an initial online application.

Applicant information may be used to assess qualifications, conduct lawful screening and verification, communicate about opportunities, maintain recruiting records, and meet legal obligations. Submission of information does not guarantee an interview, offer, or employment.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to respond to inquiries, evaluate applicants, maintain business and employment records, protect the Site, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal, tax, insurance, and regulatory requirements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information, our relationship with you, and applicable law.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No internet transmission, email system, or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for using appropriate care when sending information to us, particularly by email.

8. Your Choices and Privacy Rights

You may choose not to provide personal information, although that may limit our ability to respond or provide requested services. You may also adjust browser settings to manage cookies.

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of certain personal information; to opt out of certain sales, targeted advertising, or profiling; to appeal a decision; and to be free from unlawful discrimination for exercising a privacy right.

To submit a request, email info@watkinsconstruction.com or write to the address in Section 13. Describe your request and provide information reasonably necessary to verify your identity. An authorized agent may submit a request where permitted by law, but we may require proof of authority and identity verification.

To appeal a denied request where applicable law provides that right, reply to our decision or contact us using the same method and state that you are appealing.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is for a general business audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has provided information through the Site.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may link to third-party websites, documents, maps, platforms, or services. Those parties control their own privacy practices, and this Policy does not apply to them. A link does not mean that we endorse or control the third party.

11. United States Processing

Watkins operates in the United States. Information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. We will post the revised version and change the effective date. Changes are effective when posted unless otherwise stated; if required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Watkins Construction
Attn: Privacy Inquiry
3229 South 15th Street
Corsicana, Texas 75151
Email: info@watkinsconstruction.com
Phone: 903-874-6587
Toll-Free: 800-824-6587