Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2026

At US Cost of Living Index, we respect your privacy. This document outlines how we handle user data across our website.

1. Data We Collect

We do not require user account registration to access our cost of living tools, city guides, or ZIP code lookups. We collect minimal standard server log information (IP address, browser type, referring pages) for security monitoring and Core Web Vitals performance analytics.

2. Cookies & Advertising

We may utilize standard cookies for user preferences (such as light/dark mode preference) and non-intrusive advertising performance measurement via Google AdSense. Advertising partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on prior visits to non-sensitive web pages.

3. Your Rights & Data Requests

You can disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings. For any privacy or data inquiries, contact us via our official contact form at /contact.