Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Introduction
Authentic Tech Leadership LLC, doing business as BuildSomething.io ("we," "us," or "our"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at buildsomething.io.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message)
- Create an account or sign in
- Subscribe to communications
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information (browser type, operating system)
- Usage data via Google Analytics (pages visited, time on site, referral sources)
- IP address and approximate geographic location (via Amazon CloudFront logs)
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- To process transactions and send related information
- To improve our website and services
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Clerk — authentication services (Clerk Privacy Policy)
- Amazon CloudFront — content delivery and hosting
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for authentication and core functionality
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to understand site usage
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and secure hosting via AWS infrastructure.
Your Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: