Privacy Policy

HomeBuilderGuild (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit https://homebuilderguild.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information through the following channels:

1.1 Site Visitors

When you browse the Site:

Automatically collected: We may log anonymized data such as IP address, browser type, device info, and referring pages via privacy-first analytics tools (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or similar).
Cookies: We may use cookies to improve site performance and analyze engagement. No third-party ad tracking is used.

1.2 Contact Forms & Demo Requests

If you submit a contact form or schedule a demo:

Collected: Name, email, phone number (optional), company name, and any message you provide.
Use: To respond to your inquiry or schedule a call.

1.3 Builder Listings & Verifications

If you’re a builder verifying or upgrading a listing:

Collected: Business contact details, logo, public website, listing preferences, and optional billing information via Stripe.
Use: To publish and manage your profile, process payments, and deliver requested services.

We do not allow public user accounts or community features, and we do not collect sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

Operate and improve the Site and services
Communicate with you (e.g., demo scheduling, service follow-ups)
Publish and manage public directory listings
Fulfill verification, hosting, or SEO services you’ve purchased
Comply with legal and financial obligations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data:

With our service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, payment processors) under strict confidentiality
To comply with laws, legal processes, or to protect our rights

All builder profile information submitted for verification may be published publicly on your profile page unless otherwise requested.

4. Payment Processing

Payments are handled securely via Stripe. We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact submissions and service-related data for as long as necessary to:

Deliver and support your service
Maintain accurate business records
Meet legal and tax obligations

You may request deletion of your data by emailing us (see below).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information
Opt out of communications at any time
Request removal of your business listing (if applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., builder websites, case study PDFs). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, daily backups, and server firewall protections.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

HomeBuilderGuild
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://homebuilderguild.com