Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Welcome to Build Plans & Estimates. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://buildplansandestimates.com/, submit an inquiry, request a quotation, or use our construction estimating, material takeoff, and design services.

By using our website, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent, we will obtain it before processing your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our website or services.

Personal Information

When you contact us or request our services, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company or business name
• Project location and general project details
• Information submitted through contact forms or quotation requests
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your communications

Project and Construction Information

To provide our services, we may receive project-related information, including architectural drawings, construction plans, specifications, blueprints, material quantities, project budgets, and other documents necessary to prepare construction estimates and material takeoffs.

We use this information to understand your project requirements and deliver the services you request.

Technical and Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, depending on your browser settings and the tools used on our website. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or source
• Website interaction and performance data
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information

2. How We Use Your Information

Build Plans & Estimates may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to questions, inquiries, and service requests.
• To prepare quotations, proposals, construction cost estimates, and material takeoffs.
• To review project drawings, specifications, and construction requirements.
• To communicate with clients regarding pricing, project progress, payments, and completed deliverables.
• To provide and improve our construction estimating, planning, and design services.
• To maintain business records and manage client relationships.
• To monitor website performance, usability, and security.
• To prevent fraudulent submissions, misuse, and unauthorized activity.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our agreements.

We will process personal information only where we have an appropriate legal basis, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, steps taken at your request before entering a contract, our legitimate business interests, or a legal obligation.

3. Construction Plans and Confidential Project Documents

We understand that construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and cost information may contain confidential business or project details.

Build Plans & Estimates uses project documents to review requirements, prepare estimates, calculate material quantities, and deliver the services requested by clients.

We take reasonable steps to restrict access to project information to individuals and service providers who need it for legitimate business purposes.

We do not sell confidential construction plans or project documents. We will not knowingly disclose your confidential project information to unrelated third parties except with your authorization, where necessary to provide the requested service, or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law.

Clients should avoid submitting passwords, payment card details, or other highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms or unsecured email.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, remember preferences, and support security.

Cookies may help us:

• Ensure the website functions properly.
• Understand how visitors navigate our pages.
• Measure website performance and improve user experience.
• Remember certain preferences where supported.

Some cookies may be provided by third-party services integrated into our website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Where required by law, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may use third-party service providers to support website hosting, communication, analytics, security, and other business operations.

These providers may process relevant information on our behalf, subject to their applicable terms and privacy practices.

Our website may also contain links to external websites. Build Plans & Estimates does not control the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• Service providers: With website hosting providers, email services, analytics providers, and other vendors that help us operate our business.
• Project-related services: With authorized personnel or service providers when reasonably necessary to fulfill your requested services.
• Legal requirements: When disclosure is required by applicable law, a court order, or a lawful government request.
• Business protection: When reasonably necessary to protect our rights, website security, property, clients, or business operations.
• Authorized disclosures: When you have given permission for a specific disclosure.

We aim to limit shared information to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

The retention period may depend on the nature of the information, the status of a project, client communication requirements, contractual obligations, accounting requirements, and applicable law.

Project drawings, estimates, invoices, and related records may be retained for legitimate business and record-keeping purposes. When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate retention needs.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal and project-related information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

However, no website, electronic communication method, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for ensuring that documents and information you submit are shared through appropriate channels.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
• Object to or request restrictions on certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of certain information in a portable format.
• Opt out of marketing communications, where applicable.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. Marketing Communications

We may use your contact details to communicate with you about your inquiries, quotations, projects, and requested services.

We will send promotional communications only where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent.

If you receive marketing emails from us, you may opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the message or contacting us directly. We may continue to send essential service-related communications when necessary.

11. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed by clients and visitors in different countries. Depending on our hosting, email, and other service providers, your information may be processed or stored in a country other than the country where you reside.

Where applicable law requires safeguards for international transfers, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate protections are in place.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses, contractors, builders, architects, developers, and individuals seeking construction-related services. Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where parental consent or other legal authorization is required. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us unlawfully, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

13. Your Responsibilities When Submitting Documents

When submitting project plans, drawings, specifications, or other documents, you should ensure that you have the right or authorization to share those materials with us.

Please avoid including personal information that is unnecessary for preparing your estimate or providing the requested service.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, data handling practices, or legal requirements.

Any revisions will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us:

Business Name: Build Plans & Estimates
Website: https://buildplansandestimates.com/
Email: info@buildplansandestimates.com
Phone: +1 307 400 2464
Business Address: 41-55 21st St, Queens, New York 11101, United States

We will review your inquiry and respond as appropriate.

Thank you for trusting Build Plans & Estimates with your construction estimating and project planning needs.