Privacy Policy

Company: Minnesota Design and Drafting

At Minnesota Design and Drafting ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information and proprietary engineering data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at mndnd.com or use our design, drafting, and file vault services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our engineering and drafting services.

A. Personal & Business Contact Data

When you submit an inquiry, request a quote, or set up an account, we may collect personal identifiable information, including:

  • Name and job title

  • Company or organization name

  • Email address, physical address, and phone number

  • Account credentials (username and encrypted password)

B. Project Files & Intellectual Property (Client Vault Data)

In providing CAD modeling, drafting, legacy drawing conversions, and CAM updates, you may upload proprietary project assets to our secure vault or intake forms. This includes:

  • 2D/3D CAD files, drawings, sketches, redlines, and schematics

  • Part specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design briefs

  • Project notes and communication records regarding engineering specifications

C. Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you visit mndnd.com, our servers automatically record standard technical data, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type

  • Pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on our site

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies to facilitate secure logins and site navigation

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:

  • Review project scopes, prepare estimates, and deliver drafting and CAD services.

  • Process, manage, and store your engineering files securely in our client portal.

  • Communicate with you regarding active projects, technical clarifications, and updates.

  • Maintain, secure, and improve the functionality of mndnd.com.

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and IP.

3. Protection of Proprietary Designs & IP

We recognize that your drawings, 3D models, and design files represent valuable intellectual property (IP).

  • Strict Confidentiality: All project files submitted to Minnesota Design and Drafting are treated as strictly confidential. We do not sell, rent, license, or share your proprietary design files or trade secrets with third parties for marketing or external purposes.

  • Internal Access Limits: Access to your project files is strictly restricted to authorized team members and engineers directly involved in performing your drafting work.

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): We are happy to execute standard or custom Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) prior to file transfer upon request.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data or project files. We may only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share necessary data with trusted third-party cloud hosting, security, and infrastructure providers who assist us in operating our website, vault system, and business (subject to strict data protection agreements).

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Minnesota Design and Drafting, our clients, or others.

  • Business Transfers: If our business undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, client information and files may be transferred as part of that transaction under equivalent confidentiality protections.

5. Data Security & Storage

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information and project data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:

  • Encrypted file transfers (SSL/TLS protocols) for all data moving through mndnd.com.

  • Secure, access-controlled cloud infrastructure for file storage.

  • Regular security audits and administrative access controls.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any portal account credentials assigned to you.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and project files only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, complete active projects, maintain accurate business records, or comply with statutory requirements. You may request the deletion or archival of your project files from our systems once a job is complete, subject to outstanding invoices and legal retention duties.

7. Your Data Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate personal data.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal contact information or project files, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time using the link provided in the email.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website (mndnd.com) may contain links to external websites or third-party tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices, services, or legal obligations. When changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Your continued use of mndnd.com after any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or the security of your engineering files, please contact us at:

Minnesota Design and Drafting

Website: mndnd.com

Email: support@mndnd.com

Location: Minnesota, USA