Effective Date: October 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BuildersTogether LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, disable or manage cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device identifiers. These tools help the site remember your actions and preferences, improve user experience, and collect analytics.

Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on BuildersTogether:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies

    • Purpose: Required for the basic operation of the website and core features such as account authentication, security, shopping cart, checkout, and live search functionality.
    • Examples: Session cookies for login, anti-fraud tokens, and cookies required to process payments through Stripe.
    • Consent: These cookies do not require your consent because they are essential.

  • Performance and Analytics Cookies

    • Purpose: Collect aggregated and anonymized information about how users interact with the site (pages visited, time on site, search queries, clicks) to improve performance and user experience.
    • Providers: We use built-in analytics and may use third-party analytics providers.
    • Consent: Used with user consent; can be disabled via cookie settings.

  • Functionality Cookies

    • Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings (language, saved filters, preferred store views, display preferences, vendor map settings) to personalize your experience.
    • Consent: Require consent but disabling them may reduce functionality.

  • Advertising and Targeting Cookies

    • Purpose: Deliver relevant advertising, measure ad performance, and enable seller advertising and promoted listings. These cookies may track your activity across websites to build a profile for targeted ads.
    • Providers: Third-party ad platforms and advertising partners used for promoting featured stores.
    • Consent: Collected only with consent. You may opt out of targeted advertising where applicable.

  • Social Media Cookies

    • Purpose: Enable social sharing features and content from social networks (if used). These cookies may be set by third-party social platforms when you interact with embedded content.
    • Consent: Set by third parties and subject to your consent.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable secure login, account management, and checkout processes.
  • Support live search and fast product discovery.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze site usage to improve features, layout, and search relevance.
  • Support fraud prevention, security monitoring, and dispute resolution.
  • Serve relevant ads and promotions, and measure ad performance for seller advertising features.
  • Facilitate integration with third-party services (Stripe for payments, Google Maps for store location, analytics providers).

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, including:

  • Stripe (payment processing) — for secure payment flows and fraud prevention.
  • Google Maps — for displaying store locations and enabling distance-based filtering.
  • Analytics providers — for performance tracking and product improvement.
  • Advertising networks — for seller advertising and targeting. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites. Their use of information is governed by their privacy policies.

Managing and controlling cookies

You can manage cookie preferences in multiple ways:

  • Cookie consent banner: Use the cookie consent controls on our site to accept or reject non-essential cookies and modify preferences at any time.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Instructions are typically available in the browser’s help menu. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
  • Opt-outs: Some third-party providers offer opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising (for example, Google’s Ads Settings or relevant industry opt-out pages).
  • Mobile devices: You can manage tracking and ad preferences via your device settings.

Cookie duration

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain on your device for a set period). Specific cookie names and durations may change; for details, consult the cookie list available in our cookie consent tool.

Children

We do not knowingly set cookies to track children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information about a child under 16, contact us and we will take steps to delete that data.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. We will post the revised policy with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or cookie settings, contact:

Acknowledgment

By using BuildersTogether, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described.