Last updated: November 10, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Install Cost Guide (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit https://installcostguide.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
- Information you send us: if you email us, we receive your email address and anything you include in your message.
- Usage data: like most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, time spent on pages and the site that referred you.
- Calculator inputs: numbers you enter in our calculators are processed in your browser and are not sent to or stored on our servers.
How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content
- To understand which guides are most useful to our readers
- To reply to your messages
- To display advertising that keeps the Site free
- To protect the Site against spam, fraud and security threats
We do not sell your personal information for money.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site working, measure traffic and show advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not work properly without them.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use (or may use) Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners to display ads on the Site.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.
- Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand how visitors find and use the Site. These services collect usage data through cookies and similar technologies. You can prevent Google Analytics from using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, the retailer may use cookies to track the referral, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Third-Party Websites
Our guides link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites, so please review their privacy policies.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, including California (CCPA/CPRA), other U.S. states, the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom (GDPR), you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising. Visitors from the EEA, UK and Switzerland may be asked for consent before personalized ads are shown. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold, but no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We keep emails only as long as needed to respond and for our records.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the date at the top will be updated.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at contact@installcostguide.com.