Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are:
Our website, https://www.bimusers.com, specializes in providing resources and tools for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

2. Data Collection and Usage:
We collect personal data when users interact with our site, such as leaving comments, uploading BIM files, or filling out forms. This data includes names, email addresses, IP addresses, and any content or metadata associated with the BIM files. This information improves our services, enhances user experience, and maintains site security.

3. Comments:
When visitors leave comments, we collect data displayed in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, for spam detection. An anonymized string from your email (hash) may be provided to Gravatar to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible in the context of your comment.

4. Media:
If you upload images or BIM files, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) or sensitive information. Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site. We take steps to secure uploaded BIM data, ensuring it is only accessible to authorized users.

5. Cookies:
Cookies are used to save login information, session management, and preferences, including BIM data handling settings. These cookies are retained for specified durations to provide seamless access and improve user experience. For instance, login cookies last two days, and screen options cookies last a year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks. If you log out, login cookies are removed.

6. Embedded Content and Third-Party Links:
Content on this site may include embedded BIM models, videos, or other media from third-party websites. These external websites may collect your data, use cookies, or embed additional tracking, behaving as though you directly visited them. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party sites.

7. Data Security and Sharing:
We implement advanced security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure server hosting. Data sharing with third parties is minimized and only done with trusted partners to enhance service functionality, such as cloud storage or BIM tools. If a password reset is requested, your IP address is included in the reset email to verify the request’s authenticity.

8. Data Retention:
Personal data, including comments and BIM file uploads, is retained indefinitely to allow users continuous access and management of their data. For registered users, personal information provided in their user profile is securely stored and can be edited or deleted anytime, except for usernames.

9. User Rights Over Data:
Users have the right to request an export of their data and ask for data deletion. This includes all BIM-related content and personal information, except for data retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

10. Data Processing and Transfer:
Visitor comments and BIM data may be processed through automated systems, including spam detection services and security checks. We ensure that all data transfers are encrypted and compliant with international data protection regulations.

11. Updates to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through the website or via email.

12. Contact Information:
For any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or data handling practices, please contact us directly through our website.

For more details and the most up-to-date policy, please visit the Privacy Policy page.