Brooklyn Buildz Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Brooklyn Buildz ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (brooklynbuildznyc.com), book a class, or visit our studio in New York.

1. Information We Collect We only collect information that is necessary to provide you with our services, process your bookings, and ensure a safe studio environment.

  • Personal Information: When you book a class, purchase a voucher, or sign a waiver, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the name/age of the participating student (if applicable).

  • Payment Information: We use secure third-party payment processors (Square and ClassBento) to handle all transactions. We do not directly collect, store, or maintain your credit card numbers or bank information on our servers.

  • Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, our website builder (Squarespace) automatically collects certain data about your device and browsing actions, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, using cookies to help us understand site traffic and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • To process bookings, reservations, and private event requests.

  • To communicate with you regarding your session, schedule changes, or studio updates.

  • To administer liability waivers and ensure safety compliance before studio entry.

  • To send marketing communications (such as newsletters or new class announcements), provided you have not opted out.

  • To comply with New York State and local legal and insurance obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to outside third parties. We only share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business. These include:

  • Squarespace: For website hosting and analytics.

  • ClassBento: For managing class schedules, bookings, and digital waivers.

  • Square: For processing online and in-studio payments safely and securely.

These providers are contractually obligated to maintain strict data privacy standards and are only permitted to use your data to perform specific services on our behalf.

4. Data Security & NY SHIELD Act Compliance In compliance with the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, Brooklyn Buildz implements and maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of your personal information. Because we utilize established, secure third-party platforms (Square, ClassBento, and Squarespace) for data and payment processing, the sensitive financial data of our customers is encrypted and protected at the highest industry standards.

5. Data Breach Notification In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your private information, Brooklyn Buildz will comply fully with New York General Business Law § 899-aa, providing timely notification to affected individuals and appropriate state agencies as required by law.

6. Media and Photography As outlined in our Participation Waiver, we occasionally take photos or videos of classes and finished model kits for promotional purposes. We rely on the consent provided via your signed waiver in accordance with New York Civil Rights Law § 50 and § 51. If you have opted out of our media release, your (or your child’s) identifiable image will not be used in any public materials.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance) While Brooklyn Buildz offers instructional classes for youths, our website and booking systems are intended strictly for use by parents or legal guardians who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without the explicit, verifiable consent of a parent or guardian during the booking process, in compliance with the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

8. Your Rights and Choices

  • Marketing Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.

  • Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, though this may affect how certain parts of our website function.

  • Data Requests: You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational exceptions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data security practices, or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Brooklyn Buildz 4223 1st Ave. Studio 2, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Email: info@brooklynbuildznyc.com