Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 3, 2026

DIY Cost Tools respects your privacy. This policy explains what information may be collected when you use diycosttools.com, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting, security, analytics, and advertising services may automatically receive technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, approximate location, and the date and time of access. We use this information to operate the site, understand general usage, prevent abuse, and improve our tools and content.

Calculator information

Our project calculators run in your browser. Measurements, prices, quantities, and other values you enter are used to calculate the result. We do not ask you to create an account to use these calculators.

Cookies and similar technologies

DIY Cost Tools and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies for essential site functions, security, traffic measurement, preferences, and advertising. Browser settings can be used to block or delete cookies, but some site features may not work as intended.

Analytics

We may use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand aggregated website traffic and improve the site. These services may collect technical and usage information according to their own privacy policies. Analytics is activated only after the site owner completes the related account configuration.

Advertising and affiliate links

We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, and may participate in affiliate programs. Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show, measure, and limit ads. Affiliate partners may record that you followed a link from our site. See our Advertising Disclosure for more information.

How information may be shared

We may share information with service providers that support hosting, security, spam prevention, analytics, content delivery, and advertising. We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or safety, investigate misuse, or complete a business transfer.

Data retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably needed for operating and protecting the website, meeting legal obligations, and resolving disputes. Service providers may follow their own retention schedules.

Your choices and rights

You can control cookies through your browser and may use privacy or advertising controls offered by applicable service providers. Depending on where you live, you may also have rights concerning personal information handled by those providers under their published privacy policies.

Children’s privacy

DIY Cost Tools is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly request personal information from children under 13.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the site. No online transmission or storage method is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

External websites

Our pages may link to websites we do not control. Their privacy practices and content are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the site, services, or legal requirements change. The revised version will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.