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    Privacy Policy

    How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

    Last updated: January 20, 2025

    Important Notice

    At ShelterScore, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our certification marketplace platform.

    Information We Collect

    Personal Information

    We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering, requesting quotes, or using our services, including name, email address, phone number, and project details.

    Usage Data

    We automatically collect information about your interaction with our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.

    Location Information

    With your consent, we may collect location data to help match you with contractors in your area and provide location-based services.

    How We Use Your Information

    Service Provision

    We use your information to provide our marketplace services, match you with certified companies, and facilitate project communications.

    Platform Improvement

    Usage data helps us improve our platform functionality, user experience, and develop new features that better serve our community.

    Communication

    We may use your contact information to send important updates, project-related communications, and occasional newsletters (with your consent).

    Information Sharing

    Contractor Matching

    We share relevant project information with certified companies to facilitate accurate quotes and project planning.

    Service Providers

    We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in platform operations, payment processing, and customer support.

    Legal Requirements

    We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

    Data Security

    Encryption

    All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols to protect your information.

    Access Controls

    We implement strict access controls ensuring only authorized personnel can access personal information on a need-to-know basis.

    Regular Monitoring

    Our security team continuously monitors for potential threats and vulnerabilities, implementing updates as needed.

    Your Privacy Rights

    You have comprehensive control over your personal information and how it's used.

    Access Your Data

    Request a copy of all personal information we have about you.

    Correct Information

    Update or correct any inaccurate personal information.

    Delete Your Data

    Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).

    Data Portability

    Receive your data in a portable format to transfer to another service.

    Opt-Out

    Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

    Restrict Processing

    Request limits on how we process your personal information.

    Cookies and Tracking

    We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content.

    You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

    Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

    Children's Privacy

    Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it immediately.

    Policy Updates

    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our platform. Your continued use after such notifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    Questions About Your Privacy?

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Privacy Officer

    privacy@shelterscore.com

    Mailing Address

    Liberty Plaza Building
    102 W 3rd Street, Suite 1200
    Winston Salem, NC 27101