Privacy Policy

1. Our Core Privacy Principle

At Deck Cost Estimator, our philosophy is to collect as little user data as possible. The calculator is designed to provide you with instant estimates without requiring any personal information. All calculations happen entirely within your web browser. The data you input is never sent to, stored on, or shared from our servers.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be perfectly clear about the project information we never collect or store:

• Deck Dimensions: Any width, length, or size you enter.
• Material Choices: The type of decking, railing, or other options you select.
• Calculation Results: The cost estimates generated by the calculator.
• Personal Data: We do not require your name, email, address, or any other personally identifiable information to use our tool.

3. Cookies and Anonymous Analytics

To improve our website and ensure the calculator works well for everyone, we use cookies and anonymous analytics tools (like Google Analytics with anonymization features). The data collected is aggregated and cannot be traced back to an individual user.

This helps us understand:

• Website Traffic: Which features of the calculator are most popular, helping us improve the tool.
• User Experience: How users interact with the site, allowing us to make it easier to use.
• Technical Performance: Browser and device types, to ensure our calculator is compatible and fast for all users.

You have full control over cookies and can disable them in your browser settings. Disabling them will not impact the calculator's functionality.

4. Information You Voluntarily Provide

The only time we might receive personal information is when you voluntarily provide it by using our contact form (typically your name and email address). This information is used solely to respond to your questions or feedback. We do not use this information for marketing lists or share it with third parties.

5. Data Security Measures

We take the security of our website seriously and implement the following measures:

• SSL Encryption: Our entire website uses HTTPS, encrypting all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
• Secure Hosting: We use a reputable hosting provider with modern security protocols.
• Regular Updates: We keep our website software and infrastructure up-to-date to protect against vulnerabilities.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites, such as material suppliers or building guides. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when you leave our website.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any changes.