Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (“Policy”) governs your access to and use of shlbuilders.com (the “Website”), operated by SHL Builders (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using this Website, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Website purpose

This Website provides information about construction, renovation, and related services offered by SHL Builders in New York City and surrounding areas. All information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer, estimate, or contract. A contractual relationship is created only through a written and signed agreement.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect personal information when you submit a contact form, request a consultation or estimate, send email communication, or subscribe to updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, project details, and any information voluntarily submitted.

Information collected automatically

When visiting the Website, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited and time spent, referring URLs, and general usage and analytics data. This information helps improve performance, functionality, and security. We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics. You may opt out of such tracking via your browser settings or tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

Do Not Track

Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. You may, however, disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How we use information

We use collected information to respond to inquiries and service requests, provide consultations and estimates, improve the Website and services, maintain safety and security, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and communicate service-related updates.

We do not sell personal information.

4. Sharing of information

We may share information with website hosting providers, analytics and communication platforms, and contractors or partners involved in project evaluation — all of whom are contractually required to protect personal data and use it only for agreed purposes. We may also share information with legal authorities when required by law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand usage behavior, and support analytics tools. Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of our use of cookies as described herein.

7. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information in compliance with the New York SHIELD Act. In the event of a data breach affecting New York residents, we will provide notification as required by applicable law. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Third-party links

The Website may include links to third-party websites. SHL Builders is not responsible for their privacy practices, policies, or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at info@shlbuilders.com, and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your privacy rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to your personal information, request corrections, request deletion where applicable, and opt out of certain communications. To exercise these rights, please submit your request to info@shlbuilders.com.

If you are a resident of New York, additional rights may be available to you under the NY SHIELD Act and related state laws.

11. New York and NYC Compliance disclosures

Construction and Contractor Services

SHL Builders operates in accordance with New York State contractor laws, New York City Department of Buildings regulations, and applicable building codes, permits, and inspection requirements. Nothing on this Website replaces required permits, filings, approvals, or inspections.

Estimates and Project Scope

Any estimate, timeline, or scope discussion provided through the Website is preliminary, may change after site review, and does not constitute a binding commitment.

Licensing and Insurance

Where required, SHL Builders maintains applicable licensing and insurance consistent with New York and NYC requirements. Documentation is provided during the contracting process upon request.

12. Acceptable use of the website

You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only, not interfere with Website operations, not attempt unauthorized access to systems or data, and not misuse content, forms, or communication tools.

13. Intellectual property

All Website content, including text, logos, graphics, images, layout and design, and project descriptions, is owned by SHL Builders or used with permission and is protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. No content may be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent.

14. Project inquiries and communications

Submitting information through forms, calls, or email does not create a contractor-client relationship, does not establish contractual obligations, and does not guarantee project acceptance. Formal agreements are created only through executed written contracts.

15. Disclaimer

We strive to keep information accurate and current; however, content may contain errors or omissions, information may change without notice, and use of Website content is at your own risk.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SHL Builders shall not be liable for direct or indirect damages resulting from Website use, loss from reliance on Website information, or interruptions, errors, or security issues.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold SHL Builders harmless from claims, damages, or expenses resulting from misuse of the Website, violation of this Policy, or unauthorized activities.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes arising from Website use shall be resolved in courts located in New York County, New York, unless otherwise required by law.

19. Changes to this policy

We may update this Policy at any time. For material changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised version.

20. Contact information

SHL Builders,

4506 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, United States

Email: info@shlbuilders.com