Privacy Policy

Welcome to BuildWise

This Privacy Policy explains how BuildWise collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit or interact with our website. BuildWise is a civil engineering platform based in Belize that connects professionals, students, and the public with resources and information about construction and engineering.

By using BuildWise, you agree to the practices described in this policy. This policy applies only to BuildWise and not to any external websites we may link to.

How BuildWise Works

BuildWise is a curated platform with no public user registration. Instead, all profiles and content are manually reviewed and created by the BuildWise team.

• Professionals and companies submit their information to us.
• We manually review and create profiles.
• Visitors can browse the website without creating accounts.
• All profile updates or changes must be requested through BuildWise directly.

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the platform. We collect data you provide directly and data gathered automatically through analytics tools.

Information You Provide Directly

These are details you willingly send us when interacting with the site.

• Contact Form Submissions

  Name, email address, message content, and any additional information you include.

• Profile Submission Requests – Professionals

  Name, credentials, licenses, contact information, profile photo, bio, project images, work experience, education, and any other information you want displayed.

• Profile Submission Requests – Companies

  Company name, registration number, contact details, address, logo, descriptions, key personnel information, project portfolios, and any other information you want displayed.

• Content Submissions (Articles, Educational Content)

  Submitted content, your name or company name, images, files, and contact information for follow-up.

Information Collected Automatically

We may use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site.

• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source (how you arrived on the site)
• General location (country or city level)
• Device type and browser details
• Anonymized IP address
• Date and time of visits

This information does not identify you personally. It helps us improve BuildWise.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

If analytics tools are enabled, cookies may be used to track general activity and remember preferences. Cookies can be blocked or deleted at any time through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you to operate, maintain, and improve BuildWise.

• To Provide Our Services

  Respond to inquiries, create and maintain professional profiles, display submitted content, and support profile updates.

• To Improve BuildWise

  Analyze usage patterns, understand visitor behavior, and enhance website functionality.

• To Communicate With You

  Respond to messages, follow up on submissions, and notify you about changes.

• For Promotion and Marketing

  Showcase professional profiles, feature projects, post content on social media, and use content in marketing materials with attribution.

• For Safety and Compliance

  Prevent fraud, protect rights, investigate suspicious activity, and comply with legal requirements.

How We Share Your Information

Your information is shared only in specific circumstances.

Public Display of Professional Profiles

Profiles created on BuildWise are fully visible to the public. Information inside a profile may be indexed by search engines.

• Name or company name
• Contact information you choose to display
• Credentials, experience, and descriptions
• Project portfolios and images
• Company details

Only provide information you are comfortable making publicly accessible.

Limited Sharing With Third Parties

We work with trusted service providers who help support BuildWise.

• Web hosting providers
• Email services
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processors (if applicable in the future)
• Mapping tools such as Google Maps

These providers are obligated to protect your information and can only use it to support BuildWise.

Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Requests from law enforcement
• Fraud or security investigations

Business Transfers

If BuildWise is ever sold or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner under the same privacy commitments.

What We Do Not Do

• We do not sell your personal information.
• We do not rent or trade your personal data.
• We do not share your information with advertisers.

Your Rights and Choices

Since BuildWise does not provide user accounts, all updates and access requests must be made through email.

• Request access to your profile information
• Request corrections or updates
• Ask for removal of your profile or specific content
• Request deletion of stored data
• Control which details appear publicly on your profile

We typically process requests within 30 days.

Managing Cookies and Tracking

You may block or delete cookies at any time. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using browser tools.

Public Information and Third-Party Contact

Your profile is public, meaning visitors may contact you directly. BuildWise is not involved in or responsible for communication or agreements between you and third parties.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information.

• Secure server infrastructure
• HTTPS encryption
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular security assessments
• Secure storage of files and content

No online system is fully secure. Avoid sharing sensitive financial information.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

• Profiles are retained while active
• Removed profiles are taken down within 30 days
• We may keep non-public copies of profiles for legal records
• Contact form submissions are usually kept up to 2 years

Children's Privacy

BuildWise is not intended for individuals under 18. If we learn that information from someone under 18 was collected, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

BuildWise is based in Belize. If you access the site from outside Belize, you agree to the transfer and processing of your information in Belize.

Third-Party Links

BuildWise may link to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. Always review their privacy practices separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The 'Last Updated' date reflects the most recent version.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact buildwisebz@gmail.com.

Your Consent

By using BuildWise or submitting profile information, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the public display of your submitted content.

Summary

• We collect contact form data, profile information, and anonymous usage data.
• We use this data to build profiles, respond to requests, and improve the site.
• Professional profiles are publicly visible.
• We never sell your information.
• You may request updates, corrections, or deletion at any time via email.