Last updated: April 5, 2026
PermitsGuide.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at permitsguide.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information you provide directly. If you contact us by email, we receive your email address, name (if provided), and the content of your message. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the site.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our site, we collect certain information through analytics tools and server logs, including:
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects data using cookies and similar technologies. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google. We use this data to analyze traffic patterns, improve our content, and understand which guides are most useful.
GA4 may collect identifiers such as device IDs and use cookies to distinguish unique users. We have configured GA4 with IP anonymization enabled. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
We also use Google Search Console (GSC) to monitor how our site appears in Google search results. GSC provides us with aggregated search performance data (queries, impressions, clicks, average position) and does not collect personal information from visitors.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Our site uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand site usage. The cookies we use include:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies does not affect your ability to read our guides.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Our site uses the following third-party service:
Fonts are self-hosted on our servers and do not involve third-party requests.
Third-party services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies. We do not control and are not responsible for their data practices.
Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and for our records. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. Our site is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our site 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 and we will delete it.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@permitsguide.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@permitsguide.com.