Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
TheCostGuide ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. By using TheCostGuide, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
TheCostGuide is designed to minimize data collection. We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Contact Information
When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Log Data: We may collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, referring website, pages visited, and timestamps for analytics purposes.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve user experience and measure website performance. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to user inquiries and support requests.
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- To improve our cost guides and content accuracy.
3. How We Store and Protect Data
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect stored data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
- Contact form submissions are stored securely using encrypted connections.
- We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
TheCostGuide participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our site. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. All recommendations are based on research and merit, not affiliate relationships.
5. Third-Party Links
TheCostGuide contains links to third-party websites and retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with.
6. User Rights & Data Removal
- Users have the right to request the deletion of their submitted data.
- If you wish to delete your data or opt out of tracking, please contact us using the contact form on our homepage.
- Users in regions with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) have the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal data.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the contact form on our homepage.