Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Before The Build ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website and application located at renoheaven.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, including any data obtained through third-party platforms such as the Pinterest API.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account registration details (name, email address) managed securely through Firebase Authentication
• Household and project information you enter during onboarding
• Design preferences, room scans, goals, and style selections
• Messages and content shared through the chat feature

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services (Pinterest)

When you connect your Pinterest account, we may access the following data through the Pinterest API in accordance with Pinterest's API Terms of Service:

• Your Pinterest profile information (name, profile image, username)
• Your public pins, boards, and saved content
• Pin metadata such as images, descriptions, and links

We only request the minimum permissions necessary to provide our Service. You can revoke our access to your Pinterest data at any time through your Pinterest account settings.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Generate personalized renovation design recommendations and inspiration based on your preferences and Pinterest data
• Create and manage your Build Book and project timelines
• Power AI-assisted features including chat and design suggestions
• Communicate with you about your account or the Service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Pinterest Data: Data obtained through the Pinterest API is used solely to provide design inspiration and personalized recommendations within our Service. We do not use Pinterest data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI processing), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Before The Build, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.

Pinterest Data: We do not share, sell, or transfer data obtained from the Pinterest API to any third party, except as required to operate the Service through our infrastructure providers, and always in compliance with Pinterest's API Terms.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Pinterest data is cached only for the duration needed to provide recommendations and is refreshed or deleted in accordance with Pinterest's data retention policies.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Revoke third-party access (e.g., disconnect Pinterest) through your account settings or directly through the third-party platform

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and understand how you interact with our Service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (including Pinterest). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: