Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how DataDrivenAEC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website during the beta testing phase. By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

  • Service refers to the DataDrivenAEC website and related services at https://www.datadrivenaec.com.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service.
  • Personal Data is any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name or email address.

2. What Data We Collect

Personal Data

We collect the following personal data:

  • Email address – when you sign up for our newsletter via Beehiiv
  • Username (if applicable) – during account setup for beta testing

Usage Data

When you access the Service, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymized when possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clickstream and interaction data

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage, scripts) for the following:

  • Measuring website usage via Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
  • Improving site functionality

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Analyze how users interact with the site (via GA4)
  • Send newsletters and updates (via Beehiiv)
  • Communicate during the beta phase

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on:

  • Your consent – for Google Analytics, ChatGPT GPT use, and email subscriptions
  • Legitimate interest – to operate the platform and improve functionality
  • Legal obligations – where required by law

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party providers to process your data:

1. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

2. Beehiiv

3. OpenAI / ChatGPT GPTs

  • Purpose: Interactive AI experiences (e.g., AI agents, chatbots)
  • Data: Inputs you provide in ChatGPT conversations
  • Important: We do not have access to your ChatGPT conversation content. All chat data is processed and stored by OpenAI, not DataDrivenAEC.
  • OpenAI Privacy Policy

4. Vercel

6. AI Tools and ChatGPT GPTs

Some features on our website may link to or embed ChatGPT GPTs, hosted on chat.openai.com. These interactive tools are designed to help users explore ideas or get assistance with AEC topics.

Please note:

  • When using these tools, your input is sent directly to OpenAI’s servers, not to us.
  • We do not store or access your messages in these chat tools.
  • OpenAI may process and store your inputs in accordance with its own privacy policy.

To understand how your chat data is handled, please review the OpenAI Privacy Policy.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure adequate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data processing agreements with our service providers

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • ✅ Access the personal data we hold about you
  • ✅ Request correction or deletion of your data
  • ✅ Withdraw consent at any time
  • ✅ Object to processing
  • ✅ Restrict processing
  • ✅ Request data portability
  • ✅ Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, email us at info@datadrivenaec.com.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure hosting via Vercel
  • Access control and limited third-party access

⚠️ Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, but we implement best practices to safeguard your data.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the “Last updated” date above
  • Optionally notify you by email if you’re subscribed

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

📧 info@datadrivenaec.com

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