Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Overview

CostOfLivingData.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit our website, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal details to use this site.

Information We Collect

Information collected automatically

When you visit CostOfLivingData.com, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) and third-party services, including:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL
  • Device type and operating system

This information is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. It is not used to identify individual users.

Cookies and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info .

For more information on how Google uses data when you visit partner sites, see: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services .

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Cloudflare
Our hosting and CDN provider. Cloudflare processes web traffic to deliver the site and protect against attacks. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
Advertising network that may use cookies to show personalized ads. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts
We load DM Sans and DM Mono from Google Fonts, which may log requests. See Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.

Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

  • Name, email, or contact information
  • Financial or payment information
  • Precise location data
  • Account credentials (there are no accounts on this site)

Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our servers. Any data collected by third-party services (Google, Cloudflare) is subject to their own retention policies.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information on this site, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your Rights (California / CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any rights or for questions, contact us at the address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@costoflivingdata.com