Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use our calculators and tools, we may collect:

• Calculator inputs: Home size, finish level, region selections (not personally identifiable)
• Contact information: Phone number (if you request a personalised report)
• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referral source (via analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To generate personalised cost reports you request
• To improve our calculators and content
• To understand how visitors use our site
• We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
• We do NOT send unsolicited marketing messages

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, device type, and geographic region. You can opt out using browser settings or a GA opt-out extension.

4. Data Storage

Contact information (phone numbers) provided for reports is stored securely. We retain this data for up to 12 months and delete it upon request.

5. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any marketing communications

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (GA4) for usage statistics. We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics
• Cloudflare — hosting and security
• Resend — transactional email delivery (for reports)

8. Contact

For privacy enquiries: hello@buildbudget.com.au

9. Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on this page.