Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how costtobuild.co.uk collects, uses and protects information about you.

What we collect

• Contact details you give us via calculators and forms (name, email, phone, postcode)
• Project details you choose to share (project type, budget, timeline, notes)
• Usage data via cookies — pages visited, browser type, IP address (anonymised)
• Newsletter signups — only your email address

How we use it

• To pass your details to vetted local tradespeople via Checkatrade / MyBuilder / Bark when you request quotes
• To send relevant cost-guide updates if you subscribe to our newsletter
• To improve the site and tailor content using anonymous analytics
• To show relevant Google AdSense advertising

What we don’t do

• Sell your email or phone to marketers
• Share your details with anyone other than the tradesperson networks above (and only when you ask for quotes)
• Track you across other websites for re-marketing

Your rights under UK GDPR

You can request a copy of your data, ask for it to be corrected, or ask for it to be deleted. Email privacy@costtobuild.co.uk and we’ll respond within 30 days.

Cookies

See our separate cookie policy for details.

Data processors

• Hostinger (hosting)
• Google Analytics + AdSense
• Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Bark (tradesperson networks)
• WordPress.com / Akismet (spam filtering)

Last updated: May 2026.