Shim

Privacy Policy

Effective April 23, 2026 Field Assembly LLC
Short version. You submit documents and contact information to get a report. We use that information only to produce and deliver your report. Source documents are processed on the operator's machine and via Anthropic's Claude API, never stored in a cloud database, and purged within 30 days of delivery. We don't sell data, use tracking cookies, or run analytics on this site.

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how Field Assembly LLC ("Field Assembly," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and handles information in connection with the Shim commissioned-report service. It applies to information collected through the Shim website, intake forms, email communications, and document submissions made in connection with commissioning a report.

By submitting an intake form or using the service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Questions or concerns can be directed to hello@fieldassembly.net.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you commission a report, we collect the information you submit through the intake form and associated communications. This includes:

Source documents may contain personal or financial information about third parties. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share those documents with Field Assembly for the purpose of producing your report.

2.2 Payment Information

Payments are processed by Stripe. Field Assembly does not collect or store payment card numbers or bank account details. Stripe's own privacy policy governs collection and handling of your payment information. Field Assembly receives confirmation of payment completion and associated transaction identifiers from Stripe, which are retained for accounting purposes.

2.3 Website Usage Information

This website does not use tracking cookies, analytics software, or third-party tracking pixels. No usage data is collected about your visit.

2.4 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, do not submit an intake form or provide any information to us. We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what is incidentally present in source documents you submit.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

We do not use your information or source documents to train machine learning models, to improve third-party AI systems outside the scope of the specific report, to build databases of real estate information, or for any purpose other than producing and delivering your commissioned report.

4. Document Processing

Source documents you submit are processed through two channels: the operator's local machine and Anthropic's Claude API. When documents are transmitted to Claude for LLM-assisted extraction, they are subject to Anthropic's data handling policies. Anthropic's API terms prohibit use of submitted data to train models. Field Assembly does not use document content for any purpose beyond the specific commission.

Documents are not uploaded to any cloud storage platform, shared with any analytics service, or retained in any database following the completion of a commission. After a report is delivered, source documents are purged from the operator's working record within 30 days.

Certain contact information and transaction records are retained for accounting and legal compliance for up to 3 years after the commission closes, then deleted unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

Field Assembly does not sell, rent, or share your personal information or source documents with third parties for marketing, data analytics, or any commercial purpose. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

6. Data Security

Field Assembly takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Source documents are handled on the operator's local machine and transmitted only as described in Section 4 and 5. Report deliverables are transmitted to you via email.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your information has been compromised in connection with a Shim engagement, contact us at hello@fieldassembly.net promptly.

7. Retention and Deletion

Field Assembly retains your information as follows:

To request deletion of your personal information, contact us at hello@fieldassembly.net. We will respond within 30 days and honor deletion requests to the extent consistent with our legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. Field Assembly honors reasonable access and deletion requests as a matter of policy. Contact us at hello@fieldassembly.net to make a request; include sufficient information to verify your identity and describe what you are requesting. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may apply if you are a California resident. Field Assembly does not sell personal information. You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and to request its deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us as described above. We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise privacy rights.

9. Third-Party Links

The Shim website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and Field Assembly is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Field Assembly may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated Policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For material changes, we will provide notice via the website or direct communication to Clients with active commissions. Continued use of the service after the effective date of a revised Policy constitutes acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

Field Assembly LLC
Massachusetts
Email: hello@fieldassembly.net