Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Is Our Responsibility
At Cost4 Estimating (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect the privacy of every individual who visits our website or engages our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you interact with our website at Cost4 Estimating and when you use our construction takeoff and estimating services. By accessing our website or submitting your information through any form, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Full Name, Company Name and Job Title
- Email Address and Phone Number
- Project Details, Plans and Documents Submitted for Estimating Purposes
- Payment Information (processed Through Secure Third Party Payment Processors)
- Messages Submitted Through Our Contact Forms or Email
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP Address and General Geographic Location
- Browser Type and Operating System
- Referral Source (how You Found Our Website)
- Pages Visited, Time Spent and Navigation Behavior on Our Website
How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include:
- Secure Storage of Project Files and Client Documents
- Regular Security Audits and Updates to Our Systems
- SSL Encryption on All Data Transmitted Through Our Website
- Restricted Access, only Authorized Team Members Access Client Files
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly without them.
Third Party Links
Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
How We Use Your Information
We do not use your project documents or business information for any purpose other than delivering the services you have hired us to provide. We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Deliver Construction Takeoff and Estimating Services You Have Requested
- To Communicate with You Regarding Your Estimates, Orders and Account
- To Process Payments and Maintain Billing Records
- To Improve Our Website, Services and Client Experience
- To Send Service Related Updates And, Where Permitted, Marketing Communications
- To Comply with Applicable Legal Obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- When Required by Law, Court Order or Governmental Authority
- To Protect the Rights, Property or Safety of Cost 4 Estimating, Our Clients or Others
- With Service Providers Who Assist Us in Delivering Our Services (e.G., Secure Cloud Storage, Payment Processors) Under Confidentiality Obligations
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Project files submitted for estimating purposes are retained for a minimum of 12 months and may be deleted upon written request.
Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: plans@cost4estimating.com. Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: Email: plans@cost4estimating.com
