Last updated: April 5, 2026
BuildPermitGuide.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website.
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you contact us or subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide, such as your name and message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry or send the updates you requested.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. We collect this through Google Analytics and Cloudflare's infrastructure.
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our site. Specifically:
- Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions and measure traffic. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google AdSense — We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- Cloudflare — Our site is hosted on Cloudflare, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Send email updates you have subscribed to
- Analyze how visitors use the site to improve content and usability
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
Email communications
If you subscribe to our email list, we will send you updates about new cities, permit fee changes, and new guides. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
We use Resend to deliver emails. Your email address is stored in our database and Resend's systems. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers — Companies that help us operate the site, including Cloudflare (hosting), Google (analytics and advertising), and Resend (email delivery).
- Legal requirements — If required by law or to protect our rights.
Data retention
We retain contact form submissions for up to 2 years. Email subscribers are retained until they unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention policies.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the form on our Contact page.
For residents of the European Union, we note that our primary audience is U.S.-based and our site is operated from the United States. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Children's privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use our Contact page.