Privacy Policy

HVAC Cost Buddy ("we", "us", or "our") operates https://www.hvaccostbuddy.com (the "Site"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data we collect from users of the Site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We pride ourselves on being a 100% free, no-signup tool. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for your name, email address, or phone number to use our calculators.

However, we do collect the following non-personally identifiable information:

• Local Storage Data:We use your browser's local storage to remember your selected State (e.g., "Texas" or "Florida") so the calculator loads with your local pricing on your next visit. This data never leaves your device.
• Log Data: Like most website operators, we collect standard log data that your browser sends whenever you visit our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, and the time and date of your visit.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

3. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices.

5. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children's Information

Our Site is intended for a general audience and is directed toward homeowners and adults. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (such as California, Virginia, or the EU/UK), you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access, deletion, or opting out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your information.

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information and do not sell data to third parties, most of these rights are inherently honored. However, if you wish to exercise specific data rights, you may contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via email at support@hvaccostbuddy.com.