Overview
This privacy policy explains how HomeCalc may collect, use, and protect information when someone visits usehomecalc.com. HomeCalc is a calculator and guide website for home project planning. The calculators can be used without creating an account.
Information users enter into calculators
Calculator inputs such as square footage, depth, coverage rate, coats, bag size, project type, or measurement notes are used to produce results in the browser. HomeCalc should not be used to store sensitive personal information. If a calculator feature saves a project list in the browser, that information is stored locally on the user’s device unless a separate submission feature clearly says otherwise.
Log data and basic site operation
Like many websites, hosting providers, security services, analytics tools, and browser technologies may process basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, approximate location, pages visited, time on page, and error logs. This information helps operate the site, improve calculator pages, understand broken links, and protect the site from abuse.
Cookies, advertising, and third-party vendors
HomeCalc may use third-party vendors, including Google, to serve ads and measure ad performance. Third-party vendors may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites, to limit repeated ads, to measure ad effectiveness, and to help operate advertising services.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on visits to HomeCalc and/or other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s ad settings. Users can also manage cookies through their browser settings.
Analytics and measurement
HomeCalc may use analytics or performance tools to understand which calculators and guides are useful, which pages load slowly, and which pages need improvement. Analytics data is used in aggregate where practical and is not intended to identify a visitor personally.
Email contact
If a user emails HomeCalc, the email address, message contents, and any supplied details may be used to respond, fix calculator issues, improve pages, or keep a record of the communication. Users should not send sensitive personal information through the contact email.
External links
HomeCalc may link to product labels, public resources, suppliers, map tiles, or other websites. External websites have their own privacy policies and practices. HomeCalc is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Children’s privacy
HomeCalc is intended for general homeowners and is not directed at children under 13. The site does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Choices
- Users can disable or delete cookies through browser settings.
- Users can choose not to email HomeCalc.
- Users can clear locally stored project-list data from their browser if a local-save feature is used.
- Users can opt out of personalized ads through Google’s advertising controls.
Changes to this policy
HomeCalc may update this policy as the site, calculators, advertising setup, or legal requirements change. The updated date on this page reflects the latest revision.
Last updated: June 16, 2026.
Map and address-search services
When a visitor uses map features or address search, third-party map or geocoding services may receive technical requests needed to display maps, search for places, or load imagery. This can include an address search term, IP address, browser information, and map-tile requests. HomeCalc uses these features to help estimate project area, not to verify ownership of a property.
Local storage and project lists
If a browser-based project list or saved estimate feature is used, the information may be stored locally on the visitor’s own device. Local storage can usually be cleared through the browser. HomeCalc users should avoid entering sensitive personal information into project notes or calculator fields.
Consent and advertising choices
Visitors can manage cookies through browser controls and advertising choices through Google’s advertising settings. Depending on location and site configuration, visitors may also see privacy or consent messages related to advertising cookies. HomeCalc intends to use advertising and analytics tools in a way that is transparent and consistent with applicable publisher requirements.