Last updated: August 26, 2026
None of our calculator pages send data to a backend. There is no server-side processing involved in generating your cost estimate, sizing recommendation, or savings calculation — it all happens locally via JavaScript running on your device.
If you submit our Get a Quote form or our Contact form, we collect the information you enter (such as your name, email, phone number, city/ZIP, and project details) in order to respond to you or connect you with matching contractors. In this demo build of the site, form submissions are not actually transmitted anywhere — in a live deployment, this section would describe exactly how that data is routed and stored.
To show HVAC companies relevant to where you are — for example, in the "Featured" or "Sponsored" sections of our homepage and directory pages — we use your IP address to estimate your approximate city and state via a third-party geolocation service. This is not GPS or precise location, we never ask for location permission, and no personal data is transmitted beyond what any web request already includes. The detected city/state is cached in your browser's local storage for up to 7 days so the lookup isn't repeated on every page view, and is never sent to or stored on an HVACFinder.io server. If the lookup fails or is blocked (for example, by an ad blocker or privacy extension), the page simply falls back to showing default example listings — nothing breaks.
We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand aggregate site usage (which pages are visited, how long people stay) so we can improve the site. This data is anonymized and not tied to your calculator inputs.
HVACFinder.io may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses this data and opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ads Settings. We do not control third-party ad cookies directly.
Some directory listings are marked "Sponsored," meaning a business paid for featured placement. Some outbound links on this site may be affiliate or referral links, meaning we may earn a commission if you engage a linked service — at no extra cost to you. Sponsorship and affiliate relationships never alter calculator results. See our Advertise & Partner page for details on these programs.
If you submit a quote request, the details you provide may be shared with one or more HVAC contractors serving your area so they can contact you about your project. We do not sell your contact information to unrelated third parties.
Our directory links to third-party contractor websites. We aren't responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites — review their own policies before sharing information with them.
HVACFinder.io is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
To request that we delete any information you've submitted through our contact or quote forms, email us at privacy@hvacfinder.io (placeholder address for this demo site).
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.