Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

CostSignals ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website costsignals.com.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our calculators or submit inquiry forms, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • ZIP code or location information
  • Project details you provide (e.g., home size, project type)
  • IP address (stored in hashed form for security)

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Anonymous usage analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide accurate cost estimates based on your location
  • Connect you with qualified service providers (with your consent)
  • Improve our calculators and user experience
  • Send communications you have requested
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: When you request quotes, we share your contact information with qualified contractors or professionals who can assist you. This sharing only occurs with your explicit consent via TCPA checkbox.
  • Analytics Partners: We use analytics services to understand how our site is used. This data is anonymized.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

We do NOT sell your personal information to data brokers or advertisers.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Hashing of sensitive data (IP addresses)
  • Secure database storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. 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 marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data in portable format

California Residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Enable certain site features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. 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 their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@costsignals.com
Website: costsignals.com