Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 5, 2026
Last Updated: March 3, 2026

Build Systems ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and 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 visit our website buildsystems.dev (the "Site") or engage our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, company name, phone number, country/timezone
• Business Information: Industry, team size, current tools, business challenges, project requirements
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us
• Payment Information: When you purchase services (such as a paid System Audit), payment is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or full payment details on our servers. Stripe may collect billing name, email, and payment method information subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Site. Here is what we use and why:

• Vercel Analytics: Collects anonymized, cookie-free usage data (pages visited, referral source) to help us understand how visitors use our Site.
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, understand how visitors interact with our Site, and deliver relevant ads on Meta platforms. The Meta Pixel may collect your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, actions taken (such as form submissions or bookings), and referral URL. This data is shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. and is subject to Meta's Privacy Policy. You can manage your ad preferences at Meta Ad Preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising at Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Additional tracking technologies: We may use other analytics or advertising pixels in the future. This policy will be updated accordingly.

Non-US visitors are shown a cookie consent banner. If you decline, analytics cookies are not loaded. You can also control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• Process applications for System Audits
• Communicate about projects, updates, and relevant information
• Improve our Site and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our business, including Vercel (hosting and analytics), Stripe (payment processing), Meta Platforms (advertising measurement), and email delivery providers, under confidentiality agreements
• Advertising Partners: We share limited data with Meta Platforms via the Meta Pixel for ad measurement and optimization. This may include hashed identifiers, pages visited, and conversion events
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@buildsystems.dev.

7. International Data Transfers

We operate primarily in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Site or services, you consent to such transfers.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Visitors (GDPR & Non-US Residents)

If you are located outside the United States — including the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Morocco, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws — the following additional rights and protections apply to you:

• Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on your consent (e.g., cookie consent) or our legitimate interest in operating our business and responding to your inquiries.
• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data. To make a deletion request, email us at ross@buildsystems.dev.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of the personal data you provided to us.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your personal data at any time.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or contacting us.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Application data is typically retained for 12 months unless you request earlier deletion.
• Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely.

We will respond to any data subject request within 30 days. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ross@buildsystems.dev.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Build Systems
Email: hello@buildsystems.dev

By using our Site or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.