Privacy Policy & Cookie Disclosure
Last Updated: July 2026
1. Information We Collect
USPermitRules.com operates as an open-access public resource. We do not require account registration or credit card details. Information collected includes:
- Automated Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited collected via standard server logs.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses provided voluntarily for the Monthly Ordinance Alert Bulletin.
- Partner Lead Requests: Information submitted voluntarily for contractor bond quotes or local plan check expediter matching.
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookie Disclosures
USPermitRules.com uses Google AdSense and third-party ad networks to display advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, and related tracking technologies to measure ad performance and deliver personalized advertisements tailored to your interests based on your visits to this website and other websites across the Internet.
- Google DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on USPermitRules.com. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Ads: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- Third-Party Ad Networks: Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology in their respective advertisements and links that appear on USPermitRules.com, which are sent directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
3. Data Sharing & Webhook Automation
When you submit a request for a contractor surety bond or expedited plan review quote, your details are transmitted directly via secure encrypted webhooks to our verified insurance and underwriting partners. We never sell raw user email databases to unverified third parties.
4. Your Data Rights (CCPA / GDPR)
Under CCPA and GDPR regulations, you have the right to request deletion of any stored contact data (such as newsletter email preferences). To submit a request, contact our administration portal at privacy@uspermitrules.com.