Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Introduction

BuiltByTomC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website builtbytomc.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Company name (optional)
  • Project details and message content

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address (used for rate limiting and security, not stored long-term)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and project requests
  • Provide the services you request
  • Protect against spam and abuse (rate limiting, honeypot detection)
  • Improve our website and services

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Our contact form submissions are processed server-side with encrypted transmission (TLS). We implement rate limiting, input validation, and spam protection. We do not store form submissions in a database — they are forwarded to our email via a secure third-party service (EmailJS) and not retained on our servers.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • EmailJS — Processes and delivers contact form submissions. Subject to their privacy policy.
  • Google Maps — Embedded on our contact page. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
  • Heroku (Salesforce) — Hosts our website. Subject to Salesforce's privacy policy.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your information as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies. We store a theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser's local storage. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at hello@builtbytomc.com.