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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Buildley is a next-generation design-build platform committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (buildley.org), use our services, or interact with us.

We comply with applicable laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for children under 13
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act

If you have questions, contact our Data Protection Officer at info@buildley.org. This policy applies to all users, including homeowners, commercial clients, and investors.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to provide our services and improve user experience.

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Project details submitted via contact forms, inquiries, or account registrations
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Website usage data (pages visited, time on site)
  • Location data (if consented)
  • Cookies, web beacons, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

2.3 Sensitive Information

We do not collect sensitive data unless required for a project and with explicit consent. We do not collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent (COPPA compliance).

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your data for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing quotes/services (contractual necessity)
  • Improving website functionality and user experience (legitimate interest)
  • Sending updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with consent where required)
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance sustainability features (legitimate interest)
  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you without your knowledge.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. You can control cookies via your browser or our cookie banner. For detailed info, see ourCookie Policy.

5. How We Share Your Data

We share data only when necessary and with safeguards:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics) bound by GDPR/CCPA-compliant contracts.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulators, or to protect rights.
  • Business Transfers: In mergers/acquisitions, with user notification.
  • International Transfers: Protected via Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy mechanisms.

Important: We do not sell personal data or share it for third-party marketing without consent.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights including: Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction/Object, Portability, and the Right to Withdraw Consent or Lodge a Complaint. To exercise your rights, contact info@buildley.org. We respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We prioritize your data security with measures including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular audits. In the event of a breach, we will notify affected users per legal requirements.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for service provision, legal obligations, or legitimate business purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect data on our behalf. Our contracts ensure their compliance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware we have done so, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Users

For international data transfers, we use appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Buildley is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

13. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Users will be notified if changes materially affect privacy practices.

14. Contact Information

For privacy questions, contact our Data Protection Officer:

15. Consent

By using our website or services, you consent to this Privacy Policy.