Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 19, 2026

About Us

BuildCost is operated by Grangewell Ventures LLC, a California limited liability company, doing business as BuildCost. References to “we,” “us,” or “our” in this policy refer to Grangewell Ventures LLC.

Information We Collect

When you use the BuildCost contractor quote request form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, zip code, and project details. We use this information solely to connect you with local contractors who can provide quotes.

We also use third-party services including Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may collect data through cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and other identifiers to analyze site usage and serve relevant advertisements.

How We Use Your Information

  • To notify contractors of your project inquiry
  • To improve our cost estimate accuracy
  • To communicate with you about your project (if you opt in)
  • To measure and analyze site usage through Google Analytics

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners (including Google) use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browser, device, and usage of this site. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Doing so may affect some features of this site. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising at google.com/settings/ads or through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other identifiers to show you ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites across the internet. These third-party vendors, including Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to this site.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

Affiliate Links

BuildCost participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates and the Home Depot affiliate program. We may earn a commission when you click affiliate links and make a purchase. This does not affect the price you pay.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Lead information submitted through our quote request form may be shared with local licensed contractors for the purpose of providing you with quotes. We share data with Google for analytics and advertising purposes as described above.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for adults (homeowners and contractors) and is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and we do not use interest-based advertising for users under 13.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@buildcost.io.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Lead data submitted through quote request forms is shared with contractors solely to fulfill your request, not sold.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@buildcost.io with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

Contact

For privacy questions, email privacy@buildcost.io.