Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01/08/2026

HomeServicesReport.com (“Home Services Report,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal or business-related information when you:

  • Submit a contact or application form

  • Apply to be featured, interviewed, or evaluated

  • Subscribe to updates or communications

  • Participate in surveys, questionnaires, or editorial processes

  • Communicate with us directly

This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Business name

  • Website or social media links

  • Phone number

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

You are not required to provide personal information to browse the Site.


B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain non-identifying information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • Referring URLs or sources

This information is used solely for analytics, security, performance monitoring, and site improvement.


2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site

  • Respond to inquiries, applications, and communications

  • Evaluate businesses for editorial, research, and TrustScore™ purposes

  • Publish business profiles, interviews, and related content (with permission where applicable)

  • Communicate regarding interviews, guides, editorial features, or services

  • Analyze Site usage, performance, and engagement

We do not sell personal data.


3. Business Profiles & Public Information

Business profiles published on the Site may include:

  • Publicly available business information

  • Editorial analysis and commentary

  • Interview excerpts or summaries

  • TrustScore™ evaluations

Information may be obtained from:

  • Public records

  • Business websites or marketing materials

  • Review platforms and online presence signals

  • Voluntary submissions or interviews

Businesses acknowledge that profiles are editorial in nature, represent opinion-based analysis, and may be updated, revised, or removed as information changes or editorial standards evolve. Where legally permitted, editorial content may remain published even if a business relationship ends.


4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve Site functionality and user experience

  • Analyze traffic patterns and engagement

  • Remember preferences or settings

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.


5. Analytics & Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party tools and platforms, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics

  • Embedded video platforms (e.g., YouTube)

  • Form, survey, or communication tools

These providers may collect anonymized or aggregated usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party data practices and are not responsible for their privacy policies.


6. Email Communications

If you provide your email address:

  • We may send confirmations, responses, or relevant updates

  • We may communicate regarding editorial participation, interviews, or services

  • You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time

We do not send unsolicited bulk or spam emails.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Limited access to sensitive data

  • Industry-standard best practices

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. Use of the Site is at your own risk.


8. Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

  • Access personal information you have provided

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request removal of personal information where applicable

Editorial content, business profiles, and opinion-based evaluations may remain published where legally permitted as part of journalistic or editorial coverage.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.


9. Children’s Privacy

HomeServicesReport.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

HomeServicesReport.com
Email: team@homeservicesreport.com