Privacy Policy

When you use BuildingSpares, we may collect:

• Your name and contact information
• Location (for local listings)
• Identity verification via Yoti
• Your listings, saved searches, messages, and preferences
• Technical data (e.g. browser type, device, IP address)

We only collect information to:

• Enable secure transactions between buyers and sellers
• Show you relevant listings and blog content
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Help protect our community against fraud and misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT sell your data.

Your data is protected with:

• SSL encryption
• Verified logins via Yoti
• Secure cloud-based hosting
• Role-based access controls

We follow GDPR and UK data protection laws and only store your data as long as necessary.

You can manage your data anytime by logging into My Account. From there, you can:

• Edit or delete your personal details
• Manage notifications and marketing preferences
• View or download your account information
• Delete your account permanently

Your public profile (if you post listings) may show:

• Your username
• General location
• Listings you’ve created

Other users can’t see your phone number, email, or exact address unless you choose to share it with them.

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand site usage and improve features

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or by using our cookie preferences panel.

Have questions or concerns about your privacy?
Email us at support@buildingspares.co.uk
Or visit the Help Desk in your account.