Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information Where Can I Live collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

1.1 Anonymous usage data

We use privacy-friendly web analytics (e.g. Google Analytics, when enabled) to understand broad patterns such as which pages are popular and which countries visitors come from. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

1.2 Data you choose to give us

  • Contact form: if you message us, we store your name, email address and message so we can reply. We never sell or share this information.
  • Calculator inputs: salary calculations are stored anonymously with a session-based identifier so we can improve our estimates. They are not linked to your identity.

1.3 Cookies

This site uses cookies to:

  • Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode);
  • Keep your session working;
  • Support analytics and advertising partners (see below).

2. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We participate in the Google AdSense programme to keep this website free.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.

3. How we use information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve the calculator and city data;
  • Respond to your messages;
  • Measure traffic and site performance;
  • Serve and measure advertisements (via Google AdSense).

We do not sell personal information.

4. Data retention

Contact messages are kept as long as needed to resolve your request, then deleted. Analytics data is retained per the analytics provider's policies.

5. Your rights

Depending on where you live (e.g. GDPR in the EU/EEA, CCPA in California), you may have rights to access, correct, export or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us and we will respond within 30 days.

6. Children's privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us via the contact page.