Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 24, 2025

1. Who We Are

Cost Living Explorer is operated by Infinite Grow Ventures LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”). For privacy questions or requests, email support@infinitegrowventures.com.

2. Information We Collect

• Client-side data — All calculations run in your browser; we do not store any personal files on our servers.
• Usage analytics — Anonymous pageview and click data via Google Analytics.
• Cookies & trackers — Essential cookies plus Google AdSense cookies for serving ads.
• Contact submissions — Data you provide when emailing us is kept only to respond to your inquiry.

3. How We Use Data

• Provide and improve our calculator and website experience.
• Prevent abuse and maintain security.
• Serve and measure ads via Google AdSense.
• Respond to your support requests.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR)

• Consent — for analytics and advertising cookies.
• Legitimate interest — for security and fraud prevention.
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable data laws.

5. Your Rights

5.1 European Economic Area (GDPR)

You may access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

5.2 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your data.

6. Cookies & Tracking

On first visit, you can opt in or out of analytics and advertising cookies via our cookie banner. You may revisit your preferences at any time.

7. Data Retention

Analytics and ad data are retained for up to 26 months (Google default). Contact submissions are kept only as long as needed to address your inquiry.

8. Security

We enforce HTTPS, use least-privilege access controls, and perform regular security reviews. However, no online system is completely impervious to compromise.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. International Transfers

We operate from the United States; your data may be processed in jurisdictions with different privacy laws.

11. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be highlighted via a site banner or email notice when applicable.

13. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, email support@infinitegrowventures.com or write to Infinite Grow Ventures LLC, Yorktown, VA, USA.