Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Information We Collect

CostFlowAI collects minimal information to provide and improve our construction cost calculator services:

Calculator Data

  • Input Values: Dimensions, quantities, and project parameters you enter into our calculators
  • Usage Analytics: Which calculators you use and general usage patterns (anonymized)
  • No Storage: Calculator inputs are processed locally in your browser and not transmitted to our servers

Website Analytics

  • Page Views: Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • Traffic Sources: How you found our website (search engines, direct visits, referrals)

Contact Information

  • Email Communications: If you contact us directly or sign up for updates
  • Business Inquiries: Company name and project details if you request consultation

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Process calculations and display results
  • Maintain calculator functionality and accuracy
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve calculator accuracy
  • Identify popular features and calculators
  • Optimize website performance and user experience

Communication

  • Send updates about new calculators or features (with consent)
  • Respond to questions and provide technical support
  • Share relevant industry insights and best practices

Data Protection

Local Processing

All calculator computations happen locally in your browser. Your project data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share results.

Secure Transmission

All communications with our website use HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit.

Minimal Collection

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve our services. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 24 months. Contact information is kept until you request removal or unsubscribe from communications.

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics to understand website usage. These services may collect anonymized data about your visit.

Hosting

Our website is hosted on Netlify, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses and access times.

Email Services

If you contact us or subscribe to updates, we may use email service providers to manage communications.

Your Rights

Access and Control

  • Request information about data we have collected
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Professional Use

Business Context

Our calculators are designed for professional construction industry use. We understand the sensitivity of project information and maintain appropriate data protection measures.

No Warranty

Calculator results are provided as Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates. Users are responsible for validating calculations before procurement or construction decisions.

Contact Information

Questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification if you have provided contact information.