Introduction

The Builders Report ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thebuildersreport.com and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Submit building listings
• Upload images or documents
• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Username and password
• Profile picture
• Building information and specifications
• Messages and communications

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our website:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral sources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process and display building listings
• Authenticate users and maintain account security
• Communicate with you about your account and listings
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

Building listings you submit are publicly viewable and may include:

• Building specifications and descriptions
• Images and photos
• Your username (not your email or personal contact information)

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies, such as Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our site

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@thebuildersreport.com
• General Contact: Contact Form