Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 17th, 2024

Welcome to the Metal Buildings & Carports Forum ("Forum"), operated by The Carport Co., LLC ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use our Forum.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, username, and any other information you provide when you register for an account, post content, or communicate with us.
Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with the Forum, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Forum.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Forum.
To manage your account and provide customer support.
To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other relevant information.
To analyze and understand how our Forum is used and improve user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities. We will never share any data with law enforcement or other government facilities without a valid legal warrant.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at sales@thecarportco.com. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Forum may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Forum is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will make readers aware of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Carport Co., LLC
Muncie, IN 47304
sales@thecarportco.com