BuildMart

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

BuildMart ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the BuildMart platform.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account information: name, email address, phone number, password hash, company details.
  • Profile information: job title, bio, profile photo, service areas.
  • Transaction information: requirements posted, offers submitted, listings created.
  • Communication data: messages exchanged on the platform (encrypted at rest).
  • Usage data: pages visited, searches performed, clicks, session metadata.
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, operate, and improve the BuildMart marketplace.
  • To match buyers with relevant sellers and vice versa.
  • To send transactional emails (offer notifications, messages, account alerts).
  • To verify identities and prevent fraud.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To analyze platform usage and improve features.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Other users: your public profile, listings, and company information are visible to other users as required for the marketplace to function.
  • Service providers: cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing — under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting support@buildmart.com.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, bcrypt password hashing, and role-based access controls. No system is 100% secure; we encourage you to use a strong unique password.

6. Cookies

We use essential session cookies for authentication and optional analytics cookies. You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Data portability (export your data in machine-readable format).

To exercise these rights, email: privacy@buildmart.com

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email and by posting a notice on the platform.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at privacy@buildmart.com or via our contact page.