Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
WaterDamageCosts.com ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at waterdamagecosts.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or submit a lead form.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our lead forms and contact form, including:
- Full name
- ZIP code
- Phone number
- Damage type and estimated damage size
- Optional message or description
We also automatically collect standard server log data, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
- To connect you with licensed water damage restoration contractors in your area
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To improve site content and user experience
- To analyze aggregate traffic patterns
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to waterdamagecosts.com and other sites on the internet.
Sharing Your Information
We share lead form submissions with licensed local restoration contractors for the purpose of providing you with estimates. We do not sell your personal information to data brokers or unrelated third parties.
Data Retention
Lead form submissions are stored in our secure database. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us through the contact page.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for advertising (Google AdSense) and analytics purposes. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.