Privacy

Effective Date: April 17, 2025
Website Address: https://www.buildingcodegeek.com
Email Contact: fp2faith@gmail.com

This privacy policy for Building Code Geek explains how we collect, use, and protect your data while visiting our building code training site. BuildingCodeGeek.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are


This site is operated by Rich White — a retired municipal inspector, licensed electrician, and code training author. Our mission is to provide accurate, field-tested building code information through blogs, videos, and downloadable guides.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Name, email address, and other contact details (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us).
  • Comments or feedback submitted through forms or blog posts.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • P address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
  • Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and preferences.

Third-Party Data:

  • Analytics tools such as Google Analytics may collect anonymized usage data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain website functionality.
  • Respond to inquiries or send updates about services or blog content.
  • Improve user experience and content quality.
  • Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes..

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe or opt in to emails.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide access to products or downloads.
  • Legal Obligation: To meet regulatory or compliance needs.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve the site and monitor site security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share limited information with:

  • Service Providers: For hosting, email communications, or analytics (e.g., Google, WordPress).
  • Legal Authorities: As required to comply with applicable laws.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a website sale or merger.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as needed for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

7. Security Measures

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure server hosting
  • Regular plugin and theme updates
  • Limited data access controls

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion or data portability
  • Object to certain data uses
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To request any of these, contact fp2faith@gmail.com.

9. Cookies

This site uses cookies to optimize your browsing experience and track anonymous visitor behavior. You may disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

10. Children’s Privacy

BuildingCodeGeek.com is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at fp2faith@gmail.com to have it removed.

10. Embedded Content

Blog posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, code diagrams). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect user data in accordance with that site’s policies.

11. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site may be affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools or resources I use personally or believe will benefit my readers.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support the work we do at Building Code Geek, at no additional cost to you.

12. Children’s Policy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted to this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any updates.

Contact

For questions about this policy, email: fp2faith@gmail.com
Website: https://www.buildingcodegeek.com