This Cookie Policy explains how Build Connect Inc. ("Build Connect," "we," "us," or "our"), which operates the website buildconnect.com (the "Site"), uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit buildconnect.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Build Connect) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Specifically, our site, buildconnect.com, uses cookies for the following purposes:

Category of Cookie	Purpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies	These cookies are essential to provide you with core services (e.g., logging into secure areas, maintaining shopping cart functionality). They do not collect Personal Information for marketing purposes.
Performance and Functionality Cookies	These cookies enhance the performance and functionality of our Site but are non-essential (e.g., remembering your preference settings, which may include location or language).
Analytics and Customization Cookies	These cookies collect information used in aggregate form to help us understand how our Site is being used, allowing us to improve the Site’s performance and customize your experience.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies	These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and track your activity across websites to create a profile of your interests (Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising). These cookies are subject to California's "Do Not Sell or Share" provisions.

3. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements, including, but not limited to:

Google Analytics: For tracking and reporting website traffic.
Third-Party Advertising Partners (e.g., Google Ads, social media pixels): deliver targeted advertisements across the internet.

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to refuse cookies, your access to some functionality and areas of our Site may be restricted or not function properly.
Opt-Out Preference Center: You can manage the use of non-essential cookies (Performance, Analytics, Advertising) via our Privacy Preference Center linked on our site.
Global Privacy Control (GPC): We recognize and honor the GPC signal as a request to opt-out of cookies used for targeted advertising.
Acceptance: By continuing to use our Site without changing your browser settings or opting out via our preference center, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

5. Changes to Our Cookie Policy and Contact

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us: If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: Email:support@buildconnect.com