Deck Builder Outlet ("we," "us," or "our") is an online retailer of deck, porch, and outdoor building products, operating at deckbuilderoutlet.com. We have been in the deck products industry since 1993.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law — including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR where applicable — Deck Builder Outlet acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
We collect personal data through:
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. The table below outlines our purposes and the corresponding legal grounds under GDPR Article 6.
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing your order and delivering products | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Sending order confirmations and shipping notifications | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Responding to quote requests and customer inquiries | Contract performance / Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(b)/(f)) |
| Fraud prevention and payment security | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Legal and regulatory compliance (tax records, etc.) | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
| Improving our website and product range | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Marketing communications (email newsletters, promotions) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — opt-in only |
We do not use your personal data to make fully automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We share personal data only where necessary, with the following categories of recipients:
We do not rent, sell, or share your personal data with advertisers or data brokers.
Deck Builder Outlet is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data transfer restrictions, please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Where such transfers occur, we rely on one or more of the following safeguards:
You may request details of the specific safeguards in place for any transfer by contacting us at the address in Section 13.
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations:
When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal data. EU/UK residents have these rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR. US residents may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA for California residents).
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention requirements.
Ask us to pause processing your data in certain circumstances.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based, without affecting prior processing.
Complain to your local data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@deckbuilderoutlet.com . We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, email us at privacy@deckbuilderoutlet.com .
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us operate the site and understand how it is used.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences at any time via our cookie settings link in the website footer. Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect prior processing.
For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit aboutcookies.org .
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@deckbuilderoutlet.com .
Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered customers by email.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all data-related requests within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection authority. EU residents may contact the supervisory authority in their EU member state. UK residents may contact the ICO at ico.org.uk .
