Privacy • Cookies • Analytics • Third-party services
How Website and Contact Information May Be Handled
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when visitors use usbuilding.org/ or communicate with the site team.
Privacy at a Glance
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Account required? | No account is required to read general informational guides. |
| Information you provide | Messages, correction details, and supporting information you voluntarily submit. |
| Technical information | Hosting, security, analytics, advertising, or similar providers may process IP, browser, device, referral, and usage information. |
| Cookies | May be used for security, preferences, analytics, advertising, consent management, or affiliate attribution. |
How Information May Be Used
- Operate, secure, and maintain the website.
- Respond to correction and editorial requests.
- Understand content usage and improve navigation.
- Detect spam, fraud, abuse, and technical issues.
- Measure website performance.
- Support advertising or affiliate attribution where used.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our pages may link to city, county, state, permit, planning, GIS, code, mapping, retailer, manufacturer, contractor-license, and other external websites. Those websites control their own privacy practices and terms.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Depending on the tools used on the site, cookies, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies may support security, analytics, advertising, consent management, or affiliate attribution. Visitors may have browser or consent-interface controls for certain technologies.
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026