At Design Estimation, accessible from https://designestimation.com/, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Design Estimation and how we use it.

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) & User Data Rights

We are a Data Controller of your information. Design Estimation’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California (CCPA), you have certain data protection rights:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

• The right of rectification (to correct inaccurate information).

• The right to object to our processing of your personal data.

• The right of data portability to receive a copy of your personal data.

2. Log Files

Design Estimation follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, Design Estimation uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.

4. Google Analytics and Visitor Tracking

We use Google Analytics on our website (https://designestimation.com/) to monitor, track, and analyze web traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google Inc. that tracks and reports website traffic. The data collected (such as IP addresses, browser types, and page views) is used to track and monitor the use of our Service. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the advertisements of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of making your activity on the website available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

5. SMS Messaging & Mobile Privacy Compliance

At Design Estimation, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This section outlines our practices regarding mobile messaging in compliance with 10DLC regulations and industry standards.

• Program Description: By providing your phone number and opting in through our website forms, you consent to receive SMS/text messages regarding project estimates, service updates, and marketing promotions from Design Estimation.

• User Consent & Opt-In: Consent is obtained at the point of lead capture. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

• Opt-Out Mechanism: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to our number. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.

• Help & Support: If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at tom@designestimation.com.

• Frequency: Message frequency varies based on project interaction and user engagement. Standard message and data rates may apply.

6. Google Advertising Cookies & Third-Party Vendors

Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, including DART cookies and personalized advertising identifiers, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to https://designestimation.com/ and other sites on the internet.

Visitors may choose to decline or customize the use of personalized advertising cookies by visiting Google Ads Settings at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads or by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

7. Our Advertising Partners (Google AdSense)

Some of the advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners include Google AdSense. Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their policies on user data.

8. Privacy Policies of Third Parties & Data Retention

Design Estimation’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

9. Children’s Information

Design Estimation does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents to monitor their online activity.

10. Online Privacy Policy Only

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Design Estimation.

11. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, require more information about our Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

• Email: tom@designestimation.com

• Website Contact Page: https://designestimation.com/contact/