Last updated: May 2026
YourCostGuide (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website yourcostguide.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through Google Analytics and is used solely to improve our content and user experience. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.
Cookies
YourCostGuide uses cookies to analyze website traffic and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time — this will not affect your ability to use our calculators or read our guides.
Advertising
We display third-party advertisements on our website served by Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertisers may 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’s Ad Settings at adssettings.google.com.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites including contractors, product retailers, and service providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through a link on YourCostGuide.
Data Retention
We retain anonymized analytics data for up to 26 months. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties. If you contact us by email, we retain your correspondence for up to 12 months.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, request deletion of your data, and opt out of analytics tracking. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@yourcostguide.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
YourCostGuide is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@yourcostguide.com.