Effective Date: June 16, 2026

Privacy Policy

Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through https://bellechassebridge.com/ (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Website, subscribe to updates, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or project updates

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of access
  • Usage and traffic data
  • This information is generally collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide project updates and notifications
  • Improve Website functionality and user experience
  • Monitor Website performance and usage trends
  • Maintain Website security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Communicate important information regarding bridge operations, tolling, traffic alerts, and project developments

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, we may send emails regarding:

  • Project progress
  • Traffic advisories
  • Tolling information
  • Community notices
  • Website updates

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze Website traffic
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • For more information, please see our Cookie Policy below.
  • Sharing of Information
  • We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers who assist in operating the Website
Analytics providers
Email communication platforms
Government agencies when required by law
Legal authorities to comply with applicable laws or legal processes
Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Maintain project communications
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, tolling providers, contractors, social media platforms, and related project resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

U.S. Privacy Disclosures and California Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, may have specific rights regarding their personal information under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Subject to applicable law and certain limitations, California residents may have the right to:

  • Know the categories of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain.
  • Request access to the specific personal information we have collected about them.
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by us.
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Request information regarding categories of third parties with whom personal information has been shared.
  • Limit the use and disclosure of certain sensitive personal information where applicable.
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising any privacy rights granted under applicable law.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

During the preceding twelve (12) months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers, such as name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and IP address.
  • Internet or electronic network activity information, including browsing activity, pages visited, referring websites, and interactions with the Website.
  • Device and technical information, including browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Communications information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, and project update requests.

 

Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

  • Information provided directly by Website users.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Analytics providers and Website service providers.
  • Publicly available sources where permitted by law.

Purposes for Collection and Use

We collect and use personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

  • Provide Website functionality and services.
  • Respond to inquiries and requests.
  • Distribute project updates, traffic advisories, tolling information, and community notices.
  • Improve Website performance and user experience.
  • Maintain security and detect fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
  • We may disclose personal information to service providers, contractors, analytics providers, communication platforms, government agencies, and legal authorities as described in this Privacy Policy.
  • We do not sell personal information. We also do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.

Exercising Privacy Rights

To submit a request regarding your personal information, including requests for access, correction, or deletion, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests and may deny requests where permitted by applicable law.

Authorized Agents

California residents may designate an authorized agent to make privacy requests on their behalf. We may require verification of both the authorized agent’s authority and the consumer’s identity before fulfilling such requests.

Shine the Light Notice

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information regarding certain disclosures of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Because we do not disclose personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes, this requirement does not currently apply.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
Website: https://bellechassebridge.com/
Email: in**@***************ge.com

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how https://bellechassebridge.com/ (“Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. Examples include:

  • Security cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Form submission functionality
  • Website navigation support
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting information such as:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources
  • User interactions
  • This information is typically aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences
  • Form preferences
  • User settings
  • Third-Party Cookies

Some Website features may use third-party services, including:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Embedded maps
  • Social media integrations
  • Video hosting services
  • These providers may place cookies on your device subject to their own privacy policies.
  • How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure Website functionality
  • Improve performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage
  • Enhance user experience
  • Maintain security
  • Support communication and outreach efforts
  • Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Configure cookie preferences
  • Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact Website functionality.

Browser-specific instructions can usually be found through:

  • Google Chrome Settings
  • Mozilla Firefox Preferences
  • Microsoft Edge Settings
  • Safari Preferences
  • Analytics Services

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to understand Website usage and improve content and performance.
These services may use cookies and collect information about your interactions with the Website.

Do Not Track Signals

Because there is no uniform industry standard for Do Not Track (DNT) signals, the Website may not respond to DNT requests from browsers.
Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be directed to:
Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project
Website: https://bellechassebridge.com/
Email: in**@***************ge.com