Privacy Policy

Building Markets Data Privacy Policy

Building Markets is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with us, or participate in our programs and services.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number

  • Donation details, including payment information

  • Demographic information (such as age, gender, interests)

  • Information provided through surveys or event registrations

We also collect information automatically when you interact with our website, including:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system

  • Pages visited, and the time spent on our site

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you

  • Send newsletters and updates about our work, events, and fundraising efforts

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. We may share information with trusted partners to help with operations (such as processing donations), provided they agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

Despite these efforts, no security measure is entirely foolproof. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website. This helps us understand user preferences, track website traffic, and improve functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.


Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can ask us to update or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.


Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: administrator@buildingmarkets.org

Phone: +1 (212) 785-0400

Address: 195 Montague Street, Floor 14 Brooklyn, NY 1120