Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date:  June 10th 2026

Last Updated:  June 10th 2026

 

1. Introduction

Four Oaks Builders (“Four Oaks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, fouroaksbuilders.com (the “Site”), submit an inquiry form, download resources, or otherwise interact with us online.

 

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form or inquiry
  • Download a lead magnet or planning guide
  • Sign up to receive emails or newsletters
  • Request a consultation or schedule a call

 

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any details you include in a message field (such as project type, budget range, or timeline).

 

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies including cookies, web beacons, and server logs. This may include:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on page, and referring URL
  • Date and time of your visit

 

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Google Reviews (publicly submitted reviews)
  • Social media platforms, if you interact with our social media pages
  • Referral partners or real estate professionals who refer you to us

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
  • To send you the planning guides, checklists, or other resources you requested
  • To send occasional email communications, such as project updates or market information (you may opt out at any time)
  • To analyze Site usage and improve our website content and performance
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To protect the security and integrity of our Site

 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated profiling or AI-based decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are not personally identifying.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant advertising.

 

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

 

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:

 

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, including website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and CRM platforms. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may not use it for any purpose other than providing services to us.

 

5.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, or investigate fraud.

 

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you via the Site or email before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. General retention guidelines:

  • Contact form submissions and email inquiries: retained for [INSERT PERIOD, e.g., 3 years]
  • Email list subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: subject to the retention settings of the applicable platform

 

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption for data transmitted to and from the Site
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

 

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Email Communications

If you receive marketing emails from us, you may opt out at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly. Transactional emails (such as responses to your inquiry) are not subject to opt-out.

 

8.2 Access and Correction

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us. We will respond to reasonable requests within 30 days.

 

8.3 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, right to delete, and right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

 

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our Google Business Profile, social media pages, and websites of vendors or partners. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

 

 

Four Oaks Builders, LLC

6416 Rea Road; St B-7

#78864

Charlotte. NC 28277

Email: info@fouroaksbuilders.com