Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This privacy policy describes how Cost Seg Smart LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use austinairbnbtax.com (the "Site"), an advisory guide for Austin short-term rental owners considering cost segregation. austinairbnbtax.com is operated by Cost Seg Smart LLC and is disclosed as a market participant — not an independent comparison site.

Information We Collect

Quiz inputs. All data you enter into the five-question check (property value, rental type, participation level, income range, years owned) is processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. We do not transmit or store your quiz inputs on any server.

Analytics data. We use third-party analytics services that automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URL. These services load only after you accept the cookie banner.

Third-Party Analytics Services

We use the following analytics providers:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — Measurement ID: G-NSZP5G0DPZ. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Ads — Conversion ID: AW-17996500137. Used to measure ad effectiveness if you arrived from a Google Ads campaign.
• Microsoft Clarity — Project ID: vz8wah8o4k. Clarity records anonymized session replays and heatmaps. Microsoft's privacy policy: privacy.microsoft.com
• Meta Pixel — Pixel ID: 1207501394704647. Used to measure ad effectiveness if you arrived from a Meta (Facebook/Instagram) campaign. Meta's privacy policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy

Cookies and Consent

The Site uses Google Consent Mode v2 with default-denied state. Analytics and advertising cookies do not load until you accept via the cookie banner. You can update your preference at any time by clicking "Cookie preferences" in the footer. We do not use cookies to share data with advertisers absent your consent.

Email Collection

We do not collect email addresses, names, or any personal contact information on this Site. The five-question check is anonymous and stateless.

How We Use Information

Analytics data is used to understand Site traffic, improve the advisory guide, and measure the effectiveness of any marketing campaigns directing users to this Site. Aggregate quiz outcomes (anonymous) are used to refine the advisory thresholds.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Analytics data is shared only with the third-party providers listed above in accordance with their respective privacy policies. If you click "Order a study" and complete a purchase at costsegsmart.com, you will be subject to that site's privacy policy.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Limit use of sensitive personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Texas Privacy Rights

If you are a Texas resident, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) gives you rights to access, correct, delete, and port personal data we process about you, and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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