Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to HomeProjectCosts.net ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information collection when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Our cost calculators do not require you to create an account or provide personal information. All calculations are performed locally in your browser. If you contact us via email, we will collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our website and calculator tools
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Respond to your inquiries
- Ensure our website functions properly
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. These include:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics - For website analytics and usage statistics
- Google AdSense - For displaying advertisements
- Vercel - For website hosting
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
Affiliate Disclosure
HomeProjectCosts.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click on product links on our website and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our website and allow us to continue providing free calculators and home improvement guides.
We only recommend products we believe will be valuable to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by our affiliate partnerships, and we strive to provide honest, unbiased information to help you make informed decisions about your home improvement projects.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for up to 26 months for analytics purposes. If you contact us, we retain your communication for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our records.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of certain data collection
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@homeprojectcosts.net