Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026

Homestead Build LLC, operating under the brand names Otto ADU (ottoadu.com) and Otto Build (buildwithotto.com) ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our websites ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or contact us about our design and construction services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

1.1 Personal Data

Personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Property address or project location

• Project details, budget, timeline, and inquiries

• Any other information you choose to provide through forms, calls, text messages, or other communications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on pages

• Referring website URLs

• General geographic location (city/region level)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and support our marketing. This may include third-party analytics and advertising tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta (Facebook) Pixel. These tools may collect information about your visits to our Website and other websites to provide relevant advertising and measure campaign performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain advertising tracking through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page (optout.aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org/choices).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• To process project requests, prepare proposals, and schedule consultations

• To communicate with you about active or prospective projects, including by phone, email, and text message

• To improve our Website and services

• To send updates, marketing communications, or promotional materials (you may opt out at any time)

• To monitor and analyze usage trends

• To comply with legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations

3. SMS and Text Message Communications

If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive calls and text messages from us related to your inquiry or project. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. Opting out of text messages will not affect our ability to contact you by other means about an active project.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes as defined under California law.

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our Website and business, including hosting providers, CRM and email platforms, analytics providers, and subcontractors involved in delivering our services.

• Project Partners: With architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and permitting agencies as necessary to design, permit, and construct your project.

• Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations (including California contractor licensing and recordkeeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly sell or share personal information of minors under 16.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

• Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and share about you.

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we have collected about you.

• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.

• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may request limits on how we use certain sensitive data (if applicable).

• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

12. International Users

Our services are offered to residents of California and the United States. If you are accessing the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, or to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us:

Homestead Build LLC (dba Otto ADU and Otto Build) California Contractor License #1081287 Email: sean@ottoadu.com Phone: (323) 210-4670 Address: 2926 Denby Ave, Unit B Los Angeles CA 90039

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.