Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Information We Collect
CityLivingCosts does not require user registration. We collect minimal data to improve our service:
- •Anonymous usage analytics (pages visited, comparison searches)
- •Browser type and device information
- •IP address (anonymized)
- •Advertising-related data collected through third-party advertising partners (such as cookies or device identifiers)
How We Use Information
We use collected information to improve our service, understand which cities and comparisons are most popular, and optimize the user experience. We do not sell personal information. Some data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics and advertising partners) solely for the purpose of operating and improving the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to analyze site usage and display advertisements. These services may collect anonymized information through cookies or similar technologies and are governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained only for as long as necessary for analytical purposes and is periodically reviewed or deleted.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To exercise your rights or request information, please contact us using the details provided below.
Cookies
CityLivingCosts.com uses cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to enhance the user experience. Cookies may be used for analytics, site functionality, and advertising purposes. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Users can also manage or disable cookies through their browser settings.