Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1 Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when using our Website Design Cost Calculator service. This includes:

  • Project Information: Website type, features, budget preferences, and project requirements
  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and company information (when provided)
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our calculator, pages visited, and time spent on our service
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
Data Minimization: We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our services.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Generate accurate cost estimates for your website projects
  • Provide personalized recommendations and project insights
  • Improve our calculator algorithms and service quality
  • Send project estimates and follow-up communications (with consent)
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Prevent fraud and ensure service security

We process your data based on legitimate business interests, consent, and contractual necessity.

3 Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our service (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
Third-Party Protection: All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

4 Data Security & Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: All data transmission is secured using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication protocols
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Data Backup: Secure, encrypted backups with disaster recovery procedures
  • Incident Response: Established procedures for handling potential security breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and calculator preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)
Cookie Control: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

6 Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Calculator Data: Project estimates and preferences for 2 years from last use
  • Contact Information: Until you request deletion or withdraw consent
  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
  • Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
Automatic Deletion: Inactive accounts and associated data are automatically purged after 3 years of inactivity.

8 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection laws
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Binding corporate rules for intra-group transfers

9 Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date
  • Notify you via email for material changes (if you've provided an email address)
  • Provide prominent notice on our website for significant updates

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

hello@websitedesign.com
+1 (555) 123-4567
123 Design Street, San Francisco, CA 94102