Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Gotta Build (“I,” “me,” or “we”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit gotta.build or submit an inquiry. It applies to this website and related client communications.

Who this covers

Gotta Build provides website and digital-systems services for small businesses, primarily serving Seattle / Bellevue / Eastside, with remote work available. This policy covers website visitors and people who contact me about services.

Information I collect

I may collect:

• Information you submit through the audit request form or email — such as name, email, phone (optional), business name, website URL, niche, project needs, timeline, budget range, and message content.
• Technical data that browsers and hosting providers typically log — such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and approximate timestamps — used for security, debugging, and (if enabled) analytics.
• Communication records from email or other channels you use to contact me about a project.

I do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal information through this website, and I do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

How I use information

I use personal information to:

• Respond to audit requests and service inquiries
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and project work you request
• Operate, secure, and improve this website
• Send project-related communications you expect as part of working together
• Comply with legal obligations when required

I do not sell your personal information.

How I share information

I share information only with service providers that help me run the business — for example website hosting, form/email delivery, and analytics (if enabled). Those providers process data under their own terms and only as needed to perform their services. I may also disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.

Data retention

Inquiry and project communications are kept as long as useful for follow-up, active work, and ordinary business record-keeping, then deleted or archived when no longer needed. You can ask me to delete inquiry data that is not required for an active engagement or legal obligation.

Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect information (for example HTTPS, access controls, and provider-side safeguards). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted, or ask questions about this policy, by emailing erik@gotta.build or using the contact form. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Updates

I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when I do. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Gotta Build
Email: erik@gotta.build
Service area: Seattle / Bellevue / Eastside