Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This California ADU Cost Calculator website ("we," "our," "us") privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you access our cost estimation services. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.

Service Disclaimer: This website provides cost estimation tools and market information for reference purposes only. We are not licensed construction professionals, financial advisors, or legal practitioners. All estimates must be independently verified with qualified professionals.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Operating system information
• Date and time of visits and session duration
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Referring website (source of traffic)
• Device information (type, screen resolution, etc.)

2.2 Calculator Input Data

When you use our ADU cost calculator, we may collect:

• Building specifications and preferences you input
• Generated cost estimates and results
• Usage patterns and frequency

Important Note: All calculator results are estimates only and may not reflect actual construction costs, which can vary significantly based on local conditions, contractor pricing, permit requirements, and market fluctuations.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Serving personalized advertisements
• Improving user experience and site functionality

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our ADU cost calculation services
• Analyze website performance and optimize user experience
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Conduct research for service improvement

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners 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 Ads Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous statistical information. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

5.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

California residents have the following rights under CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request information about personal information categories collected, sources, business purposes, and third parties with whom information is shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising CCPA rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Notice: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA. Third-party advertising partners may collect information for advertising purposes, which you can opt out of through cookie settings.

6. Data Security and Limitations

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption, regular security reviews, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your country. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

9. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

To exercise your privacy rights under CCPA or other applicable laws, please use your browser's cookie settings for advertising preferences. For data access, deletion, or correction requests, please refer to the third-party service providers' privacy policies (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) as they control most data processing on this website.