Privacy Policy
How we protect your data and privacy
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Welcome
At CarBuild, we care about cars and your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform to showcase builds, share photos, and connect with the community.
Information We Collect
Account & profile
- Email, username, profile info (bio, avatar, banner), and social links you add
Content you create
- Car build details, photos, descriptions, and visibility settings
Usage & analytics
- Page views, view counts (with anti-farming protection), device/browser info, and IP for security and rate limiting
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Display your builds and photos and enable sharing
- Process and optimize uploaded images
- Send service updates and notifications
- Improve features, performance, and security
Image Processing & Storage
Uploaded images are processed and stored securely:
- Optimized into multiple sizes; converted to WebP for performance
- Stored in secure cloud storage; max 10MB per image
- Processed server-side only
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only: with your consent; with service providers (e.g. authentication and storage); when required by law; or as part of public content you choose to share.
Data Security
- Encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure auth, rate limiting, and limited access to personal data
View Tracking & Analytics
We track views with anti-farming protection (e.g. session-based counting and rate limits). We do not track individuals for views; only aggregate counts.
Your Privacy Rights
You can:
- Access, update, and delete your account and content
- Manage privacy settings and content visibility
- Opt out of communications and request a copy of your data
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tech for login, security, preferences, and view tracking. You can control cookies through your browser.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted providers for auth, storage, database, image processing, and hosting. Each has its own privacy policy; we recommend reviewing them.
Content Moderation
We use automated and manual moderation to uphold community standards. Violating content may be removed; users can report issues.
Children's Privacy
CarBuild is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the platform or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices?
Email: hello@carbuild.org
Response: We aim to respond within 48 hours