Privacy Policy

At BuildXpert, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect personal identification information from you in the following ways:

• When you register for an account
• When you post a job or service listing
• When you submit a contact form
• When you log in with Google authentication
• When you update your profile information

The personal information we collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address information
• Profile pictures (if provided)
• Professional credentials and experience
• Google account information (if using Google login)

1.2 Non-Personal Data

We also collect non-personal identification information about users when they interact with our site, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and screen size
• IP address
• Operating system
• Pages visited and navigation patterns
• Time and date of visits
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To enable job posting and application features
• To facilitate communication between contractors and clients
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To send important notifications about our services
• To process and manage job listings
• To provide customer support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., authentication, session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent manager and your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Regular backups and data recovery procedures

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Google Authentication for user login
• Supabase for data storage

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request data deletion
• The right to restrict data processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: bogdan@buildxpert.ie
Phone: +353 83 832 9361
Address:
UNIT 4 FIRST FLOOR
84 STRAND STREET
SKERRIES, DUBLIN
K34VW93
Ireland