Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Yardstick ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Property address and location information (ZIP code)
- Photos and images of your property and repair areas
- Description of home repair or improvement needs
- Project preferences and timeline
- Any other information you choose to provide
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide cost estimates for home repair and improvement services
- Communicate with you about your service requests
- Improve our website, AI models, and estimation accuracy
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
Important: Sharing of Information with Service Providers
By using our services, you understand and agree that:
- Your information may be shared with third-party contractors and service providers. We work with a network of qualified professionals to help connect you with appropriate service providers. Your contact information, property details, photos, and service requirements may be shared with these partners.
- Yardstick provides cost estimates only. We do not perform the actual repair or improvement work. The estimates we provide are for informational purposes and actual costs may vary based on the contractor you choose and the specific conditions of your project.
Information Sharing
In addition to sharing with service providers as described above, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist with our business operations (e.g., email services, AI processing)
- Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants
- Government authorities when required by law
- Other parties with your consent
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. This includes information collected through analytics services for website optimization purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@theyardstick.net