This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Build Connect Inc. ("Build Connect," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the buildconnect.com website ("Site") and all products and services offered. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you ("Personal Information"). We have collected the following categories of Personal Information from consumers within the last twelve (12) months:

Category of Personal Information	Examples of Data Collected	Purpose of Collection
Identifiers	Name, Email Address, Phone Number, IP Address, Unique Device IDs	Order Fulfillment, Account Management, Communication
Commercial Information	Records of materials purchased, quotes requested, payment history	Transaction Processing, Warranty Services, Auditing
Internet Activity	Browsing history, search history, interaction with the Site and advertisements	Site Improvement, Analytics, Targeted Advertising
Geolocation Data	Approximate physical location derived from IP address	Fraud Prevention, Tax Compliance

2. How We Collect and Use Information

2.1 Direct Collection

We collect Personal Information when Users voluntarily provide it to us, such as when placing an order, registering an account, or submitting a quote request.

2.2 Automated Collection (Cookies and Tracking)

We use "cookies," web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal identification information about Users (e.g., browser type, operating system, ISP). These tools are used for:

Site Functionality: To maintain user sessions and cart contents.
Analytics and Personalization: To understand user behavior for site improvement.
Targeted Advertising: To deliver advertisements that we believe will be of most interest to you.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary payment. However, we may "share" your Personal Information (as defined under CCPA/CPRA) with third-party advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

We may share your Personal Information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers: Companies who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing (e.g., credit card clearing), shipping carriers, and data hosting.
Marketing and Advertising Partners: Third parties that use your data for advertising and analytics.

4. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding the Personal Information we have collected about you:

4.1 Right to Know (Access)

You have the right to request that we disclose the specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, and the business purpose for collecting it.

4.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., completing the transaction for which the information was collected).

4.3 Right to Correct

You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate Personal Information we hold about you.

4.4 Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing (MANDATORY)

You have the right to direct Build Connect not to sell or share your Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

5. Exercising Your California Privacy Rights

To exercise your rights to Know, Delete, Correct, or Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information, please submit a request through one of the designated methods below:

A. Dedicated Opt-Out Link

Click the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link located in our website footer. This link provides the fastest way to opt-out of data sharing for targeted advertising.

B. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We recognize and honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.

C. Email Submission

You may submit any request to exercise your privacy rights to our general support email address. Please clearly state the nature of your request in the subject line (e.g., "CCPA Deletion Request").

Email:support@buildconnect.com

We will verify your identity before processing any request.

6. Data Security and Changes

6.1 Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures (including compliance with PCI standards where applicable) to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6.2 Changes to This Privacy Policy

Build Connect has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to review this policy periodically.

7. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with us, please contact us at:

Email:support@buildconnect.comWebsite: https://www.buildconnect.com