Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

Introduction

Unbuilt Works ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (email address, name)
• Save favorite projects to your collection
• Subscribe to premium features through in-app purchases
• Contact us for support

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the app, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Projects viewed, features accessed, time spent in app
• Location Data: Approximate location for map functionality (only when using the map feature)
• Advertising Identifier: For serving ads to free users (via AdMob)
• Crash and Performance Data: To improve app stability

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Personalize your experience with curated daily content
• Process premium subscription transactions
• Send push notifications about daily featured projects (with your permission)
• Display contextually relevant advertisements to free users
• Improve app performance and develop new features
• Respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our app:

Educational Content & Fair Use

Unbuilt Works provides educational content and critical analysis of historical architectural projects. Images and information about unbuilt projects are used for educational, commentary, and criticism purposes under fair use doctrine. Each project includes substantial original analysis explaining the historical, political, financial, and design factors that prevented construction.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in app operations (hosting, analytics, payment processing, advertising)
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With your explicit consent

Advertising

Free users see advertisements served by Google AdMob. These ads are personalized based on your interests and app usage. You can:

• Opt out of personalized ads in your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising)
• Upgrade to Premium to remove all ads

Premium subscribers never see advertisements.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Correct inaccurate information in your account settings
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications or personalized advertising
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions for location or notifications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at unbuiltapp@gmail.com

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the United States. By using our app, you consent to this transfer and storage.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending a notification through the app or email

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.