Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use BookContainerHouse, we collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, phone number, and design preferences.
- Account information: name, email address, phone number, and password (hashed).
- Design data: 3D customization preferences, saved designs, and configuration choices.
- Dealer information: business details, location, contact information, and verification documents.
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interaction with the 3D customizer.
- Communication data: messages sent to dealers, support inquiries, and feedback.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and improve our services, process your design requests, communicate with you about your account, and send relevant notifications.
- Provide and maintain the BookContainerHouse platform and its features.
- Process and store your container house designs and configurations.
- Connect you with authorized dealers for quotes and purchases.
- Send account-related notifications, design updates, and relevant marketing communications (with opt-out).
- Analyze platform usage to improve our services, 3D rendering performance, and user experience.
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud or abuse.
3. Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption at rest and in transit.
- Encryption at rest: All personal data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption when stored in our databases.
- Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected by TLS 1.3.
- Password security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with appropriate salt rounds; we never store plain-text passwords.
- Access control: Role-based access control (RBAC) ensures that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
- Regular audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing.
- Data minimization: We only collect and retain information necessary to provide our services.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Dealers: When you request a quote or contact a dealer, we share your design details and contact information with that specific dealer.
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services for email delivery (Resend), cloud storage (Alibaba OSS), and analytics. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users and platform.
5. Cookies & Tracking
BookContainerHouse uses essential cookies for authentication, session management, and security. We also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the platform. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Our 3D customizer uses local storage to save your design progress.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information and saved designs for as long as your account is active. Dealer accounts and associated data are retained for the duration of the dealership relationship. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Inactive accounts may be automatically anonymized after 24 months of inactivity.
7. International Data Transfers
BookContainerHouse operates globally. Your data may be processed and stored in servers located in different jurisdictions. We ensure that appropriate data transfer mechanisms (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data regardless of where it is processed.
8. Children's Privacy
BookContainerHouse is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
10. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@bookcontainerhouse.com.
Data Protection Officer: dpo@bookcontainerhouse.com
Mailing Address: BookContainerHouse Data Protection, [Business Address]