Effective Date: August 2026
BuildSmart Surplus values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name (if applicable)
- Listing information
- Photos you upload
- Messages submitted through our contact forms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate the marketplace
- Publish listings you submit
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Communicate important account or listing information
3. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
4. Sharing Information
BuildSmart Surplus does not sell your personal information.
We may share information only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect our legal rights
- Required to operate the website through trusted service providers
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Hostinger (website hosting)
- WordPress
- Google Analytics (if enabled)
- Payment processors (when online payments are introduced)
Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy policy.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information stored on our website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
BuildSmart Surplus is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.
9. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through our Contact Us page.