Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Welcome to ShareABuild.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website. By using ShareABuild.com, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Scope and Venue

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of ShareABuild.com, regardless of location. However, in the event of a dispute concerning this policy, you agree that the exclusive venue is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA, and governed by Arkansas and US federal law to the extent permissible.

2. Information We Collect

We collect certain personal and non-personal data from you in order to provide and improve our Service, including but not limited to:

Account Information: Name, username, email address, and contact details provided by you upon registration or use of our platform.
Device & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referral URLs, access times, and other technical information automatically collected when you visit ShareABuild.com.
Cookies & Tracking: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience and analyze usage.
Project or User-Generated Content: Data you provide when posting builds, templates, comments, or other content on ShareABuild.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate and maintain the Service (including user accounts, builds, etc.).
Improve, personalize, and expand our Service’s features and functionality.
Communicate with you, including email notifications about updates or special offers.
Understand user behavior and preferences to optimize user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

ShareABuild.com uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements to non-paying user roles. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to ShareABuild.com or other websites.

By using this site, you acknowledge and agree to Google’s relevant policies: Google Advertising Policies .

GDPR & Personalized Ads: Where required, we display a consent banner or interface enabling EU users to manage their ad and cookie preferences.

5. Compliance with US, Canada, and EU Privacy Laws

5.1 United States (Federal & State)

We adhere to applicable US federal privacy laws, such as the COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) if relevant, and we implement compliance with state-level regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may have rights to request disclosure or deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions.

5.2 Canada

For users in Canada, we comply with the requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We process your personal information with your knowledge and consent, keep it secure, and provide you the right to access or correct it.

5.3 European Union (GDPR)

For European Economic Area (EEA) users, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR, you have certain rights, such as:

The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
The right to restrict or object to certain processing of your data.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share personal information if necessary to:

Comply with laws or respond to lawful requests or legal process.
Enforce our Terms of Service or protect ShareABuild.com’s rights or property.
Prevent or address security or technical issues.
Protect the safety of ShareABuild.com, our users, or the public.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly.

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Security measures (including HTTPS encryption, firewalls, and access controls) are in place to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

ShareABuild.com is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.

9. International Transfers

We operate in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the US, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the US (or other jurisdictions). We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards when transferring data internationally.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. Continued use of ShareABuild.com after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any rights described herein, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@shareabuild.com

12. Acceptance of This Policy

By using ShareABuild.com, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue your use of the site. We appreciate your trust and strive to ensure your data is used and protected in a responsible manner.

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