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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

Fortitron (“Fortitron,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, safeguard, and retain information obtained through our website, consulting engagements, communications, and future digital services.

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors to our website, prospective and existing clients, business partners, job applicants, event attendees, and individuals who otherwise interact with Fortitron.

By accessing or using our website, submitting information to us, or engaging Fortitron for professional services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

"Fortitron"

"Fortitron," "we," "our," or "us" means Fortitron, its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, assigns, employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, and authorized representatives, as applicable.

"Website"

"Website" means the Fortitron website and all associated webpages, applications, portals, subdomains, digital properties, and online services owned or operated by Fortitron.

"Services"

"Services" means all consulting, engineering, technical, educational, software, artificial intelligence, training, advisory, digital, and other products or services offered by Fortitron, whether currently available or introduced in the future.

Services may include, without limitation:

Engineering consulting
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
Engineering risk assessments
Product robustness evaluations
Design reviews
Engineering process development
Technical training
AI-assisted engineering tools
Software platforms
Client portals
Digital downloads
Webinars
Educational resources

"Client"

"Client" means any individual, business, governmental entity, educational institution, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or other organization that engages Fortitron to provide Services.

"User"

"User" means any individual who visits, accesses, browses, registers for, communicates with, or otherwise interacts with the Website or Services.

"Personal Information"

"Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to an identified or identifiable individual, as defined by applicable law.

Personal Information may include, without limitation:

Name
Employer
Job title
Business email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Device identifiers
Online identifiers
Login credentials
Communication history
Payment information
Other information that identifies an individual.

"Engineering Information"

"Engineering Information" means any technical, scientific, manufacturing, operational, or engineering-related information submitted to, generated by, or exchanged with Fortitron in connection with the Services.

Engineering Information may include, without limitation:

Engineering drawings
CAD models
Bills of Material
Product specifications
System requirements
DFMEAs
PFMEAs
FMECAs
Design Reviews
Test procedures
Qualification reports
Verification and validation documentation
Manufacturing documentation
Reliability analyses
Failure investigations
Technical calculations
Simulation models
Software documentation
Product architectures
Engineering databases
Technical reports
Other engineering deliverables.

"Confidential Information"

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed to Fortitron by or on behalf of a Client that is designated as confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential based upon the nature of the information or the circumstances surrounding its disclosure.

Confidential Information includes Engineering Information unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Confidential Information does not include information that:

is publicly available through no fault of Fortitron;
was lawfully known by Fortitron prior to disclosure;
is independently developed without reference to the confidential information; or
is lawfully obtained from another source without restriction.

"Technical Information"

"Technical Information" means Engineering Information together with related business, operational, manufacturing, quality, supplier, certification, and program information provided in connection with the Services.

"Artificial Intelligence" or "AI"

"Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" means machine learning models, large language models, generative artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, expert systems, automation technologies, or other computational systems that assist in generating analyses, recommendations, documentation, engineering insights, or other outputs.

"Cookies"

"Cookies" means small text files, pixels, tags, web beacons, local storage objects, session identifiers, and similar technologies used to recognize devices, improve Website functionality, analyze Website performance, personalize user experiences, and maintain Website security.

"Applicable Law"

"Applicable Law" means all federal, state, local, and international laws, regulations, rules, directives, ordinances, governmental orders, and legally binding requirements applicable to Fortitron or the Services.

"Third-Party Service Provider"

"Third-Party Service Provider" means any vendor, contractor, consultant, cloud provider, software provider, payment processor, analytics provider, hosting provider, or other organization engaged by Fortitron to assist in operating its business or providing Services.

"Business Day"

"Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday observed in the State of Connecticut.

1.Introduction

Fortitron is an engineering consulting company that helps organizations improve product robustness, reduce engineering risk, and strengthen design assurance through engineering consulting, technical assessments, training, and related professional services.

As part of providing these services, we may collect certain personal information, business information, and technical information. We recognize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of that information and are committed to handling it responsibly.

This Privacy Policy describes:

What information we collect.
How we use that information.
When we share information.
How we protect information.
Your privacy rights.
Your choices regarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Use and any applicable consulting agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), or other written agreements between Fortitron and its clients.

2.Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

The Fortitron website.
Contact forms.
Proposal requests.
Consulting engagements.
Technical meetings.
Training sessions.
Conferences and speaking engagements.
Email communications.
Telephone communications.
Video conferences.
Client portals.
Future software applications.
Future artificial intelligence (AI) services.
Future online learning platforms.
Other products and services offered by Fortitron.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites, software platforms, or services that are not owned or controlled by Fortitron, even if they are linked from our website.

3.Company Information

Fortitron

82 Crown Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
United States

Website: fortitron.com

Fortitron is headquartered in the State of Connecticut, and this Privacy Policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, except where superseded by applicable federal law.

4.Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with Fortitron.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information including:

Name
Employer
Job title
Business email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Company information
Proposal requests
Project inquiries
Consulting requirements
Resume or employment information
Conference registrations
Webinar registrations
Survey responses
Feedback
Communications with Fortitron

Engineering Information

During consulting engagements, clients may provide technical information necessary for Fortitron to perform professional engineering services.

Examples include:

Engineering drawings
CAD models
Product specifications
System requirements
DFMEAs
PFMEAs
Design Reviews
Bills of Material
Test reports
Qualification reports
Verification plans
Validation documentation
Manufacturing documentation
Reliability analyses
Failure investigations
Corrective action documentation
Supplier information
Engineering calculations
Technical reports
Software documentation
Product roadmaps

Fortitron treats such information as Confidential Information and handles it in accordance with applicable agreements and our internal information security practices.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Browser version
Device type
Operating system
Screen resolution
Language preferences
Date and time of access
Pages visited
Navigation paths
Referring website
Session duration
Device identifiers
Cookie identifiers

This information helps us improve website performance, maintain security, understand visitor behavior, and enhance user experience.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Business partners
Professional referrals
Conference organizers
Publicly available business directories
LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms
Marketing service providers
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
Other lawful sources

We use such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

5.How We Use Information

Fortitron uses information collected through our Website, communications, consulting engagements, and future digital services to operate our business, fulfill our contractual obligations, improve our services, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

Depending on the circumstances, we may use information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests for information.
Prepare proposals, quotations, Statements of Work ("SOWs"), and consulting agreements.
Deliver engineering consulting services.
Perform engineering analyses, technical reviews, risk assessments, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, design reviews, training, and related professional services.
Communicate regarding projects, schedules, deliverables, invoices, and support.
Improve the performance, security, reliability, and usability of our Website.
Develop new consulting services, software, AI tools, training programs, and educational materials.
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of our systems.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and contractual obligations.
Protect the rights, safety, property, and security of Fortitron, our employees, our clients, and others.

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information for research, statistical analysis, benchmarking, quality improvement, and business planning. Such information does not identify any individual or client.

6.Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Where applicable, Fortitron processes personal information based upon one or more of the following legal grounds:

Contract Performance

Processing necessary to negotiate, enter into, or perform consulting agreements, Statements of Work, purchase orders, or other contractual relationships.

Legitimate Business Interests

Processing necessary to operate our business, improve our services, communicate with prospective and existing clients, protect our systems, and develop new technologies.

Consent

Where required by law, we process information based upon your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.

Legal Obligations

Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, court orders, export regulations, or governmental requests.

7.Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies, pixels, local storage, log files, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze Website performance, and maintain security.

These technologies may collect information including:

Browser type
Operating system
Device identifiers
IP address
Geographic region
Website pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
Website interactions

Cookies help us:

Remember user preferences.
Improve Website functionality.
Measure Website performance.
Detect malicious activity.
Improve security.

Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain Website features may not function properly.

8.Analytics

Fortitron may use analytics providers to better understand Website usage and improve user experience.

Analytics providers may collect information such as:

Device information
Browser information
Website navigation
Session duration
Click activity
Referring websites
Approximate geographic location

Analytics information is generally used in aggregated form to improve our Website and services.

9.Marketing Communications

We may periodically send newsletters, technical articles, webinar invitations, engineering insights, conference announcements, service updates, and other business communications.

Recipients may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link included within marketing emails.
Contacting Fortitron directly.
Requesting removal from our mailing lists.

Even after opting out of marketing communications, Fortitron may continue sending transactional or administrative communications relating to consulting engagements or contractual relationships.

11.Engineering Confidentiality

Engineering consulting frequently involves highly confidential technical information.

During consulting engagements, clients may provide Fortitron with:

CAD models
Engineering drawings
Product specifications
Requirements documents
Bills of Material
DFMEAs
PFMEAs
Design Reviews
Test reports
Qualification reports
Manufacturing documentation
Technical calculations
Software documentation
Reliability analyses
Supplier information
Proprietary processes
Trade secrets

Fortitron treats such information as Confidential Information and uses it solely for the purpose of performing requested consulting services unless otherwise authorized in writing by the client or required by applicable law.

Fortitron implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect confidential engineering information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Nothing within this Privacy Policy modifies or supersedes any confidentiality obligations contained within a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Master Consulting Services Agreement (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), or other written agreement between Fortitron and its clients.

12.Future AI Services

As Fortitron expands its offerings, we may provide AI-assisted engineering tools, software platforms, knowledge systems, technical assistants, or automation services.

Information submitted to such services may be processed for the purpose of generating engineering analyses, recommendations, summaries, documentation, or other requested outputs.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Client-specific confidential information will not be used to train publicly available artificial intelligence models.
Fortitron will take reasonable measures to protect confidential engineering information processed through AI-enabled services.
AI-generated engineering recommendations are intended to assist qualified engineering professionals and should not be considered a substitute for independent engineering judgment.

13.Data Security

Fortitron recognizes that the information entrusted to us, particularly engineering and technical information, may be highly confidential and commercially sensitive. We are committed to maintaining reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Our safeguards may include:

Access controls and user authentication.
Encryption of data during transmission where appropriate.
Secure cloud-based storage solutions.
Password management policies.
Network security and monitoring.
Role-based access to confidential information.
Secure backup and recovery procedures.
Employee and contractor confidentiality obligations.
Vendor security evaluations where appropriate.

While Fortitron employs commercially reasonable security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage users to exercise appropriate caution when transmitting information electronically.

Clients are responsible for maintaining the security of any accounts, passwords, or credentials used to access Fortitron services.

14.Data Retention

Fortitron retains personal information, business information, and technical information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide requested consulting services.
Fulfill contractual obligations.
Maintain business records.
Comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Resolve disputes.
Enforce contractual rights.
Protect legitimate business interests.

Retention periods may vary depending upon:

The nature of the consulting engagement.
Contractual obligations.
Applicable statutes of limitation.
Regulatory requirements.
Client instructions.
Legal holds or pending litigation.

When information is no longer required, Fortitron will securely delete, destroy, anonymize, or otherwise render such information unreadable where commercially reasonable and consistent with applicable law.

Certain engineering deliverables and project documentation may be retained longer where necessary to maintain historical project records, comply with contractual obligations, support future consulting engagements, or protect legal rights.

15.International Data Transfers

Although Fortitron is headquartered in the United States, we may engage clients, partners, vendors, consultants, or service providers located in other countries.

Information collected by Fortitron may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required by applicable law, Fortitron will implement appropriate safeguards designed to protect personal information transferred internationally, including contractual safeguards, technical protections, and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the information being transferred.

Individuals choosing to provide information to Fortitron acknowledge that information may be transferred to countries with privacy laws that differ from those in their jurisdiction.

16.Connecticut Privacy Rights

Fortitron is committed to complying with applicable provisions of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

Subject to applicable law and any relevant exemptions, Connecticut residents may have the right to:

Confirm whether Fortitron is processing their personal information.
Access personal information maintained by Fortitron.
Correct inaccuracies in personal information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Obtain a portable copy of personal information, where applicable.
Opt out of certain forms of targeted advertising, profiling, or the sale of personal information where such activities occur.

Fortitron does not currently sell personal information as defined by applicable Connecticut law.

To exercise applicable privacy rights, individuals may contact Fortitron using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

Fortitron may request reasonable information to verify the identity of individuals submitting privacy requests before fulfilling such requests.

17.California Privacy Rights

If Fortitron becomes subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), or other applicable California privacy laws, California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

Request disclosure of categories of personal information collected.
Request access to specific personal information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Correct inaccurate personal information.
Limit the use of certain sensitive personal information where applicable.
Receive information in a portable format.

Fortitron does not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under applicable California law.

California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

18.Children's Privacy

Fortitron's website and professional services are intended for business professionals, organizations, and individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Fortitron does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13).

If Fortitron becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information as promptly as practicable.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has provided personal information to Fortitron may contact us using the information provided below.

19.Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, software platforms, publications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Fortitron.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by Fortitron.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

The inclusion of a third-party link does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Fortitron unless expressly stated.

20.Changes to this Privacy Policy

Fortitron reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal obligations, technologies, or services.

When material changes are made, the "Effective Date" at the beginning of this Privacy Policy will be updated.

Where required by applicable law, Fortitron will provide appropriate notice of material changes before such changes become effective.

Continued use of our Website or services following the effective date of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

21.Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Fortitron's privacy practices may be directed to: