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Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

Last updated: January 28, 2025

Privacy at a Glance

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Minimal data collection

We only collect what's necessary

No selling your data

Your information is never sold to third parties

Secure & encrypted

Industry-standard security measures

CostOfLiving.io ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • City selections and search queries
  • Calculator inputs (salary amounts, lifestyle choices)
  • Feedback and contact form submissions

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral sources
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How We Use Your Information

Service Improvement

  • Personalize your experience
  • Improve our calculators and tools
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Develop new features

Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send service updates (if subscribed)
  • Provide customer support
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Data Protection

Security Measures

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited access to personal data

Data Retention

  • Anonymous analytics data: 26 months
  • Calculator inputs: Session only
  • Contact form data: 12 months
  • Cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy
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Third-Party Services

Analytics & Advertising

  • Google Analytics for usage insights
  • Google AdSense for advertising
  • Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring

Your Choices

  • Opt-out of personalized ads
  • Disable cookies in browser settings
  • Use ad blockers (we respect your choice)
  • Request data deletion

⚖️Your Rights

Access Your Data

Request a copy of your personal information

Correct Your Data

Update or correct inaccurate information

Delete Your Data

Request removal of your personal information

Opt-Out

Choose not to receive marketing communications

🍪Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Types of cookies we use:

Essential:Required for basic website functionality
Analytics:Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising:Used to show relevant ads (can be disabled)

Questions About Privacy?

We're here to help. Contact us if you have any questions about our privacy practices.