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1. Overview
TreeCostCalc ("we," "us," or "our") operates a free online tree removal cost calculator at treeremovalcostcalculator.me (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information we collect
The calculator itself runs entirely in your browser. The tree height, trunk diameter, species, ZIP code, and add-on selections you enter are used only to generate your estimate and are not transmitted to us, stored on our servers, or sold to any third party.
We do not require account creation, and we do not ask for your name, email address, or phone number to use the calculator.
Like most websites, our hosting provider and any analytics tools we use (see Section 4) may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms
If you contact us directly by email, we'll retain that correspondence, including your email address, to respond to your message.
3. How we use information
We use the limited technical information described above to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and calculator accuracy
- Understand aggregate usage patterns (e.g., which pages are most visited)
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- Respond to inquiries sent to us directly
4. Cookies & tracking technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies (such as web analytics scripts) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve performance. These may include:
- Essential cookies — required for basic Site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand aggregate traffic patterns (for example, Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies — if the Site displays ads, our ad partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads and measure performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality but will not prevent you from using the calculator.
5. Third-party services & advertising
We may work with third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and hosting. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these third parties' data practices and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies. Third-party services we may use include:
- Web analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
- Website hosting and content delivery providers
6. Data retention & security
We retain the limited technical and analytics information described above only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the EU/UK GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act) including the right to:
- Request access to information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.
8. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
ℹ️ This policy is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. Before publishing, have it reviewed by a qualified attorney to ensure it accurately reflects your actual data practices and complies with the laws that apply to your business and audience (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA).
10. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: treeremovalcostcalculator@gmail.com
Website: treeremovalcostcalculator.me