Overview
HomeCostGuide provides free home project cost calculators and related project guidance. The site does not require accounts, payments, or user logins.
Calculator information
Calculator inputs, including optional ZIP codes, are processed in your browser to estimate project costs and apply regional cost adjustments. We do not require you to submit your name, address, phone number, or payment information to use the calculators.
Cost estimates are informational only and should not be treated as contractor quotes, financial advice, or a guarantee of local pricing.
Contact information
If you email us, we may receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message. We use that information to respond to questions, corrections, calculator suggestions, partnership inquiries, or other requests.
Analytics
HomeCostGuide uses Google Analytics to understand broad site usage, such as page views, traffic sources, device and browser information, and general engagement. Google may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to provide measurement services.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Advertising
HomeCostGuide uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to serve and measure ads, personalize ads where permitted, prevent fraud, and improve ad performance.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Affiliate links
Some links on HomeCostGuide are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, HomeCostGuide earns from qualifying purchases. Other affiliate links may also earn a commission. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals, sales, and commissions.
Affiliate relationships do not change the price you pay and do not give us access to your full payment information.
Cookies and browser controls
Third-party analytics, advertising, and affiliate services may place or read cookies through your browser. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect ad personalization, affiliate tracking, or some third-party features.
Third-party websites
HomeCostGuide links to third-party websites, including retailers and advertising partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. Review their policies before sharing information or making purchases.
Security
The site is designed as a static-first website with limited attack surface, no database, and no account system. Security headers are configured for Cloudflare Pages, but no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Children privacy
HomeCostGuide is intended for general home improvement budgeting and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Policy updates
We may update this privacy policy as the site changes, including when new advertising, analytics, affiliate, or contact features are added.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to jaynecollc@gmail.com.