Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use QuickEstimate, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, location, and billing information.
• Estimate Data: Project details, cost information, client names, contact details, and pricing data you enter into the platform.
• Communication: Messages, feedback, and support requests you send to us.
• Payment Information: Credit card or payment method details (processed securely by third-party payment processors).

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with QuickEstimate, including features used, pages visited, and time spent.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Section 6).

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from payment processors, analytics providers, and other service partners. We only use this information as permitted by this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

QuickEstimate uses your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve QuickEstimate and our services.
• Account Management: To manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support.
• Communication: To send you important updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Marketing: To send promotional emails about new features (with your consent). You can opt out at any time.
• Analytics & Improvement: To understand how QuickEstimate is used and to improve our product and services.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our legal rights and safety.

Business Transfers

If QuickEstimate is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We'll notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

Your Consent

We may share information with your explicit permission.

We do NOT: Sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Share your estimate data with competitors or unauthorized third parties. Use your data for purposes beyond what's described here without your consent.

4. Data Security

QuickEstimate takes data security seriously. We implement comprehensive safeguards to protect your information:

• Encryption: AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2+ encryption for data in transit.
• Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls limit employee access to customer data.
• Infrastructure: SOC 2 Type II certified hosting on secure, US-based servers.
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and threat detection to identify and respond to security incidents.
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and penetration testing.

However, no security system is impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication to protect your account.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction

You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).

Right to Data Portability

You can request a portable copy of your data in a standard format.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@quickestimate.io. We'll respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking

QuickEstimate uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for platform functionality (login, session management, security).

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how you use QuickEstimate to improve performance.

Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze trends and optimize the product (via Google Analytics, which you can opt out of).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of QuickEstimate.

7. Third-Party Links

QuickEstimate may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

8. Children's Privacy

QuickEstimate is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Estimate Data: Your estimate data is retained for the duration of your subscription and for 90 days after cancellation (for backup purposes). You can request earlier deletion upon account closure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of QuickEstimate constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@quickestimate.io
• Mailing Address: QuickEstimate, Inc. | Denver, Colorado 80202 | USA
• Phone: (859) 550-8889