CostCheckGPT is operated by Richard Golding, doing business through Metro Contractors (DCWP #2034005) in New York and California Construction & Remodeling Experts (CSLB #1130438) in California. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use costcheckgpt.com, how we use it, and what choices you have.
By using this site or submitting a bid for review, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
When you submit a contractor bid for review through our intake form, we collect:
When you purchase a Bid Defense Memo or Investor Pro subscription through Stripe, payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or payment credentials on our servers.
When you visit costcheckgpt.com, we automatically collect certain information through standard web analytics tools, including:
This information is collected through Google Analytics 4 and the Meta Pixel. Neither tool gives us your personal identity unless you also submit the intake form.
We use the information you provide to:
We use automatically collected analytics data to understand how people use the site, which pages are most useful, and where the intake process can be improved. This data is reviewed in aggregate and is not tied to individual identities.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your contractor bid PDF or project details with anyone other than the licensed GC performing your review.
The contractor bid PDF you submit is used solely to perform your Bid Defense Memo review. It is not shared with your contractor, with third parties, or used for any purpose other than the review you requested.
We may retain completed reviews in our internal database to improve market calibration benchmarks. In those cases, identifying information (your name, email, and property address) is separated from the bid content used for benchmarking purposes.
We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
Each of these services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns about how they handle data.
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with the site and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can manage your Meta advertising preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from submitting a bid or contacting us by email.
We retain your submission information for as long as needed to fulfill your order and respond to any follow-up questions about your review. If you request deletion of your information, we will remove it from our active records within 30 days, subject to any legal or accounting obligations that require us to retain certain records for a longer period.
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise any of these rights, send a request to [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request." We will respond within 30 days.
CostCheckGPT is a professional service intended for adults engaged in real estate and renovation activity. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information through our site, contact us at [email protected] and we will remove it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. If we make material changes, we will note them clearly at the top of the updated document.
CostCheckGPT
Operated by Richard Golding
Metro Contractors, DCWP #2034005 (New York)
California Construction & Remodeling Experts, CSLB #1130438 (California)