Last updated: October 13, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Cost Living Explorer ("we," "our," or "us"). I'm Alexander, the creator of this website. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website costlivingexplorer.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Calculator Data: When you use our cost of living calculator, we temporarily process salary amounts and city selections to provide comparisons. This data is not stored permanently.
Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our cost of living calculator service
Improve and optimize our website functionality
Analyze website usage and user behavior
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send important service-related communications
Protect against fraud and abuse

Data Sources and Third-Party Services

Cost of Living Data

Our cost of living data is sourced from publicly available sources including:

Numbeo.com: The world's largest cost of living database
Government Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and other official agencies
Real Estate Data: Public real estate and rental market information
Insurance Data: Industry averages from major insurance providers

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Provide personalized content and advertisements
Improve website security and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your information
Portability: Request transfer of your information

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: Through our contact page
Website: costlivingexplorer.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

European Union Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in the "Your Rights and Choices" section above.