Privacy Policy

Overview

LoadCost.is ("we," "our," or "the site") is a free freight cost estimation and liquidation deal analysis tool operated by Michael Williams. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

LoadCost.is is designed to work without requiring any personal information. We do not require account creation, login, or registration to use any feature on the site.

Information you provide: All data you enter into our calculators (zip codes, dimensions, weights, manifest items, prices) is processed entirely in your browser. This data is not transmitted to our servers, stored in any database, or shared with any third party.

Analytics data: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (how you found us)
• General geographic region (country/state level, not precise location)
• Browser type and device category (desktop/mobile)

This analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not track individual users across sessions or build personal profiles.

Cookies

LoadCost.is uses minimal cookies necessary for basic site functionality and anonymous analytics. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party marketing tools. We do not sell, share, or provide your data to advertisers.

How We Use Information

The limited, anonymized data we collect is used solely to:

• Understand which features are most used so we can improve them
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Measure overall site traffic and growth

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties. Period. We do not run ads, participate in data exchanges, or provide information to data brokers.

Data Retention

Since calculator inputs are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers, there is no user-generated data for us to retain or delete. Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 12 months for trend analysis.

Third-Party Links

Our blog content and educational resources may contain links to external websites (e.g., liquidation platforms, carrier websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

Children's Privacy

LoadCost.is is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, contact us at [email protected].