Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

The Curious Builder ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

a) Contact Form Submissions

When you fill out a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message.

b) Email Newsletter Signups

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name. We use this to send you content, updates, and promotional emails.

c) Payment Information

When you make a purchase, payment information (such as credit card details) is collected and processed by our third-party payment processor. We do not directly store your full payment card information. We may retain your name, email, and order details for record-keeping purposes.

d) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain data including:

  • IP address and approximate location

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website or source

This data may be collected through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form

  • Send newsletters and marketing emails you have opted into

  • Process and fulfill purchases

  • Improve our Site content and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may impact certain features of the Site.

We use the following cookies and tracking tools on this Site: Google Analytics (site usage analytics) and Squarespace analytics (platform-level tracking). You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in operating the Site, including:

  • Email marketing platforms (Flodesk)

  • Payment processors (Stripe, via Squarespace Commerce)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Web hosting providers

These third parties are contractually required to keep your information confidential and secure.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we collect and how we use it.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking unsubscribe in any email.

We do not sell personal information to third parties. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mark@mdwilliamshomes.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe. Purchase records are retained as required for tax and legal compliance.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to The Curious Builder. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Site with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

The Curious Builder

Email: mark@mdwilliamshomes.com

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Website: curiousbuilder.com