Privacy Policy

Overview

ToolEstimate operates this website to provide free repair cost estimation tools. This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate and improve the site:

• Calculator inputs: All tool calculations run entirely in your browser. No input data is transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.
• Server logs: Standard web server logs record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. Logs are retained for 14 days and are used solely for security and uptime monitoring.
• Cookies: We use a single first-party cookie ("ck") to store your cookie consent preference. No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, process, or store:

• Names, email addresses, or any contact information
• Project details or calculation inputs entered into our tools
• Payment information (no purchases are made on this site)
• Device identifiers or persistent user identifiers
• Location data beyond the IP address retained in server logs

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process the limited data described above on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Server log retention for security and performance monitoring.
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Placement of the cookie consent preference cookie, which is set only after you click "Accept."

Third-Party Services

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) and images from Unsplash (images.unsplash.com). These requests transmit your IP address to those services under their respective privacy policies. No other third-party services are loaded.

Data Retention

Server logs are deleted after 14 days. The consent cookie ("ck") persists in your browser until you clear it; it does not expire automatically. No other data is retained.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — to know what data we hold about you
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data
• Right to rectification — to correct inaccurate data
• Right to restriction — to limit how we process your data
• Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form on this page. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data through this site, use the contact form to request its removal.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when our data practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. We will not retroactively reduce your rights under any version of this policy without appropriate notice.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, use the contact form on this page. We do not publish direct contact addresses.