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.
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
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
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
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
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🍪Cookie Policy
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Questions About Privacy?
We're here to help. Contact us if you have any questions about our privacy practices.