Roofinghut ("we," "us") operates roofinghut.com, an educational website based in Elkin, North Carolina, for U.S. homeowners researching roofing, solar, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical projects. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. Contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form.
Information we collect
- Contact and newsletter forms: name, email address, and message content you submit voluntarily.
- Calculator email captures: email address and optional summary text you choose to save from our tools.
- Chat widget ("Ask Alex"): messages you send in the on-site chat to receive research help.
- Server logs: standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps — used for security and performance.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used by Google Analytics, Adsterra (display ads), and other third-party services described below.
How we use information
- Respond to questions and contact requests.
- Send newsletter or calculator summaries you request.
- Improve site content, calculators, and user experience.
- Protect against spam, abuse, and security threats.
We do not sell your personal information.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-7FXEQ0R3NK) to understand aggregate traffic — pages visited, referral sources, and general device types. Google may process IP addresses and usage data under its own privacy policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or your browser's cookie controls.
Display advertising & cookies
We display ads through Adsterra, authorized in our ads.txt file. Adsterra and its partners may use cookies or device identifiers to serve and measure ads.
RoofingHut Store (Shopify)
Some pages link to our store at https://roofinghutstore.myshopify.com. Checkout is handled by Shopify; we do not store your payment details. Some links go to our RoofingHut Store on Shopify. Purchases help support the site at no extra cost to you.
Digital downloads (Payhip)
Our downloads page links to optional digital products from ClearpathD (ClearPath Digital). Checkout and payment are handled by Payhip; we do not store your card details. Some pages link to optional digital downloads sold through Payhip (ClearPath Digital); purchases are processed by Payhip and do not affect our editorial guides.
Data retention
Form and chat submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond, improve our guides, or meet legal obligations — typically no longer than 24 months unless you request deletion sooner.
Your choices
- Use our contact form to request access, correction, or deletion of information you submitted.
- Unsubscribe from emails by replying "unsubscribe" or contacting us directly.
- Disable cookies in your browser (some site features may be affected).
Children
This site is intended for adults researching home improvement projects. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes
We may update this policy as our site or legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version.