new Google ads client, deleted all data, running blind

as the title suggests, this client had deleted their Google ads campaigns, and i'm trying my best to make due with the data we have.

Only thing i could find is their previous billing history:

Dec 10 - Dec 31 2025 = 8974 clicks for $207

Jan 1 - Jan 31 2026 = 56471 clicks and 301268 impressions for $381

Would you guys say it's a waste of money to start everything anew with "maximize clicks", or am i better off just rolling with "maximize conversions" right off the bat? Sounds good to me, considering they have spent $581 clicks (with apparently no conversions too - probably didn't have tracking set up - HAS to have gotten some conversions - surely...).

EDIT: found this data:

"Get directions": 18 total

"Clicks to call": 3 total

"Calls from ads": 1 total

"Submit lead form": 7 total

Appreciate any help!

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