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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2026

The short version

Your calculator inputs stay in your browser — we never see them, store them, or transmit them. The only personal data we collect is what you voluntarily provide through our contact form.

1. Information We Collect

Calculator Inputs

All calculator inputs (home size, cost estimates, loan amounts, etc.) are processed entirely within your browser using JavaScript. This data is never transmitted to our servers, stored in any database, or shared with any third party. When you close or refresh the page, the data is gone.

Contact Form

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not used for marketing or shared with third parties.

2. Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, we automatically receive standard server log information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate for site analytics and is not linked to your identity.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Cookies

We use cookies only for Google Analytics (analytics cookies) and basic site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or sell cookie data to third parties. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not function as expected.

4. How We Use Information

  • To respond to contact form inquiries
  • To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the Site
  • To maintain security and prevent abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting) only as necessary to operate the Site, under confidentiality agreements. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

California residents (CCPA): We do not sell personal information. California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request deletion. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by law. Anonymized analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' standard retention policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us and we'll respond within 30 days.