Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 20, 2026
1. Information We Collect
AutoRepairCost.net is a car repair cost estimation tool. We collect minimal personal information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs (via Google Analytics)
- Device Data: Browser type, device type, approximate location (country/city level)
- Tool Inputs: Vehicle brand and repair type selections (not personally identifiable)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment information.
2. How We Use Information
Collected data is used solely to:
- Improve our repair cost estimation accuracy
- Understand which repair types are most searched
- Optimize website performance and user experience
- Serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4): Tracks website usage. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: Serves advertisements. Uses cookies for ad personalization. Google Ads Policies
- Cloudflare: Provides CDN and security. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
4. Cookies
We use essential and analytics cookies. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Third-party services (Google Analytics, AdSense) may set their own cookies.
5. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. We do not store personally identifiable information on our servers.
6. Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.