Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Please note: The Cost Report is an independent consumer information website. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with any government program. We help connect interested homeowners with independent third-party service providers and local contractors so they can compare quotes.

This Privacy Policy explains how The Cost Report ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website or submit a request through our forms.

Information We Collect

When you use our site or submit a quote request, we may collect:

Contact information you provide: name, email address, phone number, and mailing/property address.
Property and project information you provide: ownership status, home details, the type of work you are considering, and related answers.
Technical information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed, via cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

To connect you with third-party service providers and local contractors who may provide quotes for the work you are considering.
To respond to your requests and provide information you ask for.
To operate, maintain, measure, and improve our website.
To send you communications about products, services, or promotions where permitted by law.

How We Share Your Information

We may share the information you provide with:

Third-party service providers, local contractors, and marketing partners, so they can contact you regarding their products and services, including providing quotes.
Service providers that help us operate our website and deliver requests.
Authorities when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.

We may be compensated when you submit a request through our forms.

Consent to Be Contacted (TCPA)

By submitting your information through our forms, you provide your prior express written consent to be contacted by us and by third-party providers at the phone number and email you provide — including via automated technology, pre-recorded messages, and text messages — even if your number is on a federal, state, or corporate Do-Not-Call list. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time (see below).

Cookies & Tracking

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to measure traffic, attribute referrals, and improve the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information.
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@thecostreport.com.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To submit a request, email contact@thecostreport.com with the subject line "Do Not Sell My Personal Information," including the name, email, and phone number you provided so we can locate your record.

Your Choices

You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails, replying STOP to text messages, or contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent version.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Email contact@thecostreport.com.