House Cost Estimator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at housecostestimator.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Site:
- Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Calculator Inputs: Data you enter into our cost calculators (square footage, region selections, etc.) is processed in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience and analyze site usage.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated information about how visitors use our Site, including page views, time on site, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- To improve our Site, tools, and content
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- To maintain site security and prevent abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our Site
- Improve our services
- Analyze traffic patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information:
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage. These services collect anonymized data about your visits and may use cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party networks. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry opt-out tools such as the NAI opt-out page.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data storage practices
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our Site.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions are retained for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and for our records.
- Analytics data is retained in anonymized form.
- You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data collection practices.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our Site
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
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 request deletion. Contact us to exercise these rights.
International Users
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Through our Contact Form