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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 20, 2026

1. Information We Collect

RepairCost.Net is primarily a data aggregation and display platform. We collect publicly available business review data from Google Maps and present it in a searchable format.

1.1 Public Data

  • Business names, addresses, phone numbers, ratings, and review counts sourced from Google Maps public listings
  • This data is already publicly available and is not collected from individual users

1.2 Contact Form Submissions

  • When you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content
  • We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry
  • Contact form data is retained for up to 90 days for support purposes

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • Server Logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps (standard server logs)
  • Cookies: We may use cookies for analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Google Analytics: If enabled, Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data (see Google's privacy policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Public business data: Displayed on our website to help consumers research businesses
  • Contact form data: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and address data corrections
  • Analytics data: To understand how users interact with our site and improve user experience

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

  • Google AdSense: If we display ads, Google may collect data about ad views (see Google's privacy policy)
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights
  • Service Providers: We may use third-party hosting or email providers to operate our site

4. Google-Sourced Data

All business ratings, review counts, and related data displayed on this site are sourced from Google Maps' publicly available information. We do not alter, filter, or fabricate this data. We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of Google's data.

If you have concerns about how your business is represented on Google, you must address those concerns directly with Google.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and analyze usage patterns. Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., session management)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising cookies: If we display Google AdSense ads, Google may set cookies to serve personalized ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps, business websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
  • Secure server configuration and access controls
  • Rate limiting on contact forms to prevent abuse

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (U.S. Users)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under state privacy laws (e.g., California CCPA). These may include:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to request deletion of your contact form submissions
  • Right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data)

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@repaircost.net.

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:

Summary: We display publicly available Google review data. We do not sell your personal information. Contact form submissions are used only to respond to your inquiry. You can opt out of cookies via your browser settings.