Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Built Here ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website builthere.eu, a curated launch platform where makers can discover, share, and promote digital products. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

Built Here is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@builthere.eu.

3. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and optional profile information such as your name and handle.
• Product Submissions: Information you provide when submitting a product, including product name, description, URL, logo, category, country, and pricing model.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, actions taken (such as upvotes), and timestamps.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system for security and analytics purposes.
• Authentication Data: If you sign in via third-party providers (such as Google OAuth), we receive basic profile information as permitted by your privacy settings with that provider.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services, manage your account, and publish your products.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for platform security, fraud prevention, analytics, and service improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as marketing communications.
• Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process and publish product submissions
• Facilitate the upvoting system and product rankings
• Send transactional emails (account verification, submission updates)
• Improve and optimize our platform
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate about service updates (with your consent for marketing)

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Information: Published products and maker profiles are publicly visible on our platform.
• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (hosting, email, analytics) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the new owner.

7. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted within the European Union. If we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and business purposes.
• Published Products: Product pages remain publicly available unless you request removal.
• Technical Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and fraud prevention purposes.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@builthere.eu. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies required for the functioning of our website (such as authentication sessions). We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our cookie banner when you first visit our site.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication (magic links and OAuth), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may also notify you via email.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: info@builthere.eu