User Privacy & Security Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08/01/2026

Welcome to BuildChange Case Files. We operate an archive of project case files and decision analysis in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data we collect, process, and maintain. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information in connection with our website, platform services, newsletters, and related digital offerings.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of BuildChange Case Files, including casual visitors browsing our case study archives, professional contributors submitting construction project decisions, and registered subscribers accessing advanced AEC analytics. It governs our data collection practices under applicable United States state and federal privacy standards.

2. Categories of Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our platform, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Directly Provided Information: When you register an account, subscribe to our AEC analysis newsletters, or submit a project case study, we may collect your name, professional email address, job title, area of architectural or engineering specialization, company name, and any project-related files or documentation you voluntarily upload.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you browse our archives, we automatically gather technical data through cookies, server logs, and tracking technologies. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, search queries within our database, download history of project reports, and time spent on specific case files.
  • Third-Party Data: We may receive professional information from industry databases, public records, or business partners to verify professional credentials or enrich our case study metadata.

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing Data

We process your personal data for several business and operational purposes, including:

  • Platform Provision: To manage your account, verify your professional AEC credentials, display submitted project case files, and allow you to interact with our analytical tools.
  • Service Optimization: To analyze user behavior and search trends, helping us improve our case study categorization, search relevance, and overall platform interface.
  • Communications: To send you technical updates, security alerts, administrative messages, and curated newsletters featuring newly added architectural and construction case files. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.
  • Advertising and Personalization: To deliver tailored content and professional advertisements that match your industry interests, in compliance with Google Ads and other marketing policy requirements.
  • Legal Compliance and Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, technical issues, intellectual property disputes, or unauthorized access to our proprietary database.

4. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosures

BuildChange Case Files does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting providers, database management systems, email delivery services, and web analytics tools.
  • Advertising Partners: We work with third-party advertising networks, such as Google Ads, to display relevant professional advertisements on our platform and across the internet. These networks use cookies and device identifiers to personalize ads based on your visits to our site and other online platforms.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or regulatory authority, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our platform, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction assets.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These tools help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze traffic patterns across our case archives. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of BuildChange Case Files.

Our platform also complies with Google Ads policies. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

6. Data Security and Safeguards

We implement appropriate technical, physical, and administrative security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted database access, and regular security audits. However, please be aware that no transmission of data over the internet or digital storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your personal data, we will either delete or anonymize it in accordance with industry standards.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

  • Access and Portability: The right to request copies of the personal data we hold about you and to receive it in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: The right to request that we erase your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: The right to opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or profiling purposes.
  • Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request to us using the contact details provided below. We will verify your identity before processing your request in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

BuildChange Case Files is a professional platform intended for adults and professionals in the AEC industry. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Privacy Policy" page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data management practices, please contact us at:

BuildChange Case Files
Address: 357 120th St, Newton, KS 67114, US
Phone: +1 907 509 619 3
Email: info@buildchangecasefiles.com