Last Updated: December 9, 2025

Best Pole Barn Builders ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our cost calculator or contact contractors, we may collect:

Name and contact information (email, phone number)
Property location (ZIP code, city, state)
Project details (building dimensions, specifications)
IP address and browser information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Device information (type, operating system, browser)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click behavior)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide accurate cost estimates for pole barn construction
Connect you with qualified contractors in your area
Improve our website and services
Send you relevant information about pole barn construction (with your consent)
Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

Contractors

When you request contractor quotes, we share your project details and contact information with verified contractors in your area. These contractors are independent businesses and have their own privacy policies.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

Website hosting (Vercel, Directus)
Analytics (Google Analytics)
Email communications
Payment processing (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to processing of your data
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
Secure server infrastructure
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

Calculator results: 2 years from creation
Contact form submissions: 3 years from submission
Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Account data: Until account deletion or 5 years of inactivity

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (contractor websites, social media, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

Best Pole Barn Builders
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-POLE-BARN

For GDPR-related inquiries, please mark your email subject as "GDPR Request"