Cookie Policy

November 2024

1) Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Buildables ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website buildables.xyz ("Website") and interact with our services (collectively, the "Services"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

2) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Buildables) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionalities to be provided on or through the Website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

3) Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information used to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you.

4) The Cookies We Use

4.1) Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

Authentication Cookies

Purpose: To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Provider: Clerk.com (our authentication provider). Data Collected: User ID, authentication token, session ID. Expiration: Session-based or persistent for a limited time.

4.2) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make when you use our Services, such as remembering your language preferences.

Preference Cookies

Purpose: To provide a more personalized experience. Provider: Buildables. Data Collected: Language preferences, user interface customization. Expiration: Up to 12 months.

4.3) Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our Website, allowing us to improve its performance.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: To analyze user behavior to improve our Services. Provider: [Specify if you use any analytics tools, e.g., Google Analytics]. Data Collected: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click data, referring URLs. Expiration: Varies per cookie, typically between 1 day to 2 years.

4.4) Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you.

YouTube Cookies

Purpose: To track video views and user interactions with embedded YouTube videos. Provider: YouTube/Google. Data Collected: IP address, viewing history, device information. Expiration: Varies per cookie, typically up to 8 months.

5) Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and deliver advertisements.

5.1) Service Providers

Clerk.com

Purpose: User authentication and session management. Privacy Policy: Clerk.com Privacy Policy

DigitalOcean

Purpose: Hosting and infrastructure services; may use cookies for load balancing and security purposes. Privacy Policy: DigitalOcean Privacy Policy

YouTube/Google

Purpose: To enable video playback and collect viewing statistics. Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

CookieYes

Purpose: To comply with GDPR and other applicable laws regarding user consent for cookies and similar. Privacy Policy: CookieYes Privacy Policy
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties.

6) Consent Management and Storage

We store your consent preferences regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies to manage your choices and comply with our legal obligations under GDPR.

6.1) Storing Your Consent

  • Consent Cookie: When you set your cookie preferences, we store your choices in a consent cookie on your device. This allows us to remember your preferences on subsequent visits.
  • Server-Side Storage: In addition to the consent cookie, we securely store your consent preferences in a database. This helps us manage your choices and demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations.

6.2) Purpose and Legal Basis

Purpose: To record and manage your consent preferences, ensuring we respect your choices and comply with legal obligations. Legal Basis: Compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR); Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in managing user preferences and ensuring compliance.

6.3) Data Retention

Retention Period: We retain your consent records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy and to comply with legal obligations.

6.4) Your Rights

  • Changing Your Preferences: You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the "Cookie Settings" link available on our Website.
  • Access and Control: You have the right to request access to the consent data we hold about you. Please contact us at hello@buildables.xyz to exercise your rights.

7) How Can You Control Cookies?

7.1) Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that provides the option to:
  • Accept All Cookies
  • Reject All Non-Essential Cookies
  • Customize Settings
By clicking "Customize Settings," you can choose which types of cookies you consent to us using.

7.2) Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
  • Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device.
  • Block Cookies: Prevent cookies from being placed on your device.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and your ability to use certain features.

8) Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
  • Access Your Data: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct Your Data: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Delete Your Data: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@buildables.xyz.

9) Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to such signals.

10) International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11) Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption is used to protect data transmitted to and from our Website.
  • Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel.
  • Regular Monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for possible vulnerabilities and attacks.

12) Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Notification: We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued Use: Your continued use of the Website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

13) Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at hello@buildables.xyz

14) Additional Information

14.1) Embedded Content

Our Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites like YouTube. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you have visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

14.2) Social Media Features

Our Website may include social media features, such as the Facebook Like button or Twitter share button. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our Website, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.