Effective Date: August 27, 2026
Texas Cost Estimating (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website texascostestimating.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
When you request a free estimate, contact us, or otherwise use our Site, we may collect:
- Personal information you provide, such as your full name, phone number, email address, and project type (Residential, Commercial, Industrial).
- Project information, such as drawings, specifications, scope of work, or other files you upload through our quote form.
- Automatically collected data, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs, typically gathered through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your request for a quote or estimate
- Contact you about your project by phone, email, or text
- Prepare and deliver construction cost estimates and takeoffs
- Improve our Site, services, and customer experience
- Send occasional updates about our services (you may opt out at any time)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our Site, process forms, or deliver estimating services (e.g., hosting providers, email/CRM tools)
- Subcontracted estimators or partners, only as needed to complete your project, and only with appropriate confidentiality safeguards
- Legal authorities, if required by law, regulation, or legal process
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the Site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal and project information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for business use and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Texas Cost Estimating 1401 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (737) 394-3141 Email: peter@texascostestimating.com