Privacy Policy

Overview

CostMapper ("we", "our", or "us") operates costmapper.org. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

Automatically collected data. When you visit costmapper.org, our hosting provider and analytics tools may collect your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and used solely to understand how visitors use the site.

Information you provide. If you contact us by email, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message. We do not run any account registration, newsletter signup, or form submission system at this time.

Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand site traffic. GA4 uses cookies to distinguish visitors and track sessions. The data collected is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

We also use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may set cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can manage ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.

Advertising & Affiliate Links

CostMapper participates in affiliate programs and displays third-party advertisements. Clicking an affiliate link or ad may result in a cookie being set by that third party. We have no control over third-party cookies. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure for full details on how we earn revenue.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Understand how visitors find and use the site
• Improve content and user experience
• Respond to emails and inquiries
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained per Google's standard retention settings (14 months). Email correspondence is retained as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To make a request, email us at hello@costmapper.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@costmapper.org.