Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
TowingCosts.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at towingcosts.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or physical address unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by contacting us via email).
We automatically collect limited, non-personal usage data through analytics, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Calculator usage data (towing type selections, distance inputs, vehicle types)
- Referring website or search terms that brought you to our site
- General geographic location (city/state level, not precise location)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Screen resolution and language preference
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected analytics data solely to:
- Understand how visitors use our website and calculator
- Improve the accuracy and usefulness of our towing cost estimates
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyze traffic patterns to improve site performance and content
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through Google Analytics (GA4). These cookies help us understand site usage and improve your experience.
Cookies used on our site include:
- Google Analytics cookies - Used to collect anonymous usage statistics. These cookies track page views, session duration, and user interactions with our calculator and content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party service:
- Google Analytics (GA4) - Provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information on how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our website. Our site is served over HTTPS to ensure secure data transmission. Since we do not collect personal data such as passwords or payment information, the risk of data breaches affecting you personally is minimal.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: