Privacy Policy — Price & Cost

Introduction

Price & Cost is a digital publication focused on price and cost information. This Privacy Policy describes who we are, the information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit our website at https://price-cost.com/.

Information we collect

We collect information through analytics cookies, server logs, and contact form submissions to help us operate, analyze, and improve the site for readers and customers.

• Analytics cookies: We use analytics tools to measure site usage and performance, which may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, device type, and browser information.
• Server logs: We automatically collect standard log data when you access the site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, timestamps, and requested URLs.
• Contact form submissions: If you submit a question, comment, or request via a contact form or email, we collect the information you provide so we can respond and follow up as needed.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our content and services, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal obligations.

• Improve content and site experience: Analyzing usage helps us understand reader interests, refine articles, and optimize site design and navigation.
• Respond to queries and requests: Data from contact forms and emails enables us to answer questions, provide information, and address concerns.
• Comply with law and protect rights: We may use data to enforce our policies, protect intellectual property, and meet regulatory or legal requirements.

Cookies and tracking

We rely on several services to secure, analyze, and optimize our site experience. These services may place cookies on your device and may collect data about your use of our site.

• Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare to enhance security, performance, and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may collect information such as IP address, device type, browser, and activity on our site for security purposes.
• Microsoft Clarity: We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our site, including clicks, scrolls, and session duration, to improve usability.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and engagement metrics. This may involve cookies and data about pages visited, time on page, and referral information.

You can control cookies through browser settings or by using available opt-out tools provided by the services above. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-party services

We may engage third-party networks or partners for monetization, analytics, or content delivery. These third parties may set cookies on your device to perform their functions or provide related services. Examples of such services include affiliate networks that facilitate partnerships with product or service providers. In our examples, NordVPN and ZoogVPN may appear in our affiliate programs and could set cookies when you interact with links or banners associated with those services.

• NordVPN
• ZoogVPN

We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties, and their cookies are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their practices if you interact with any affiliate links or cookies placed by these networks.

Your rights

We acknowledge and support data protection rights applicable to our readers, including those under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. You have rights related to access, deletion, and opt-out of certain processing.

• Access and portability: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and obtain a portable copy where applicable.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations and exemptions.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of certain processing, such as analytics cookies or targeted communications, using browser settings or opt-out mechanisms where available.

EU readers should refer to GDPR rights and remedies, while California residents have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know or delete personal information we have collected about them and the option to opt out of the sale of personal data where applicable.

Data retention

We retain different categories of data for varying periods. Server logs are retained for approximately 30 days to help with security monitoring and site maintenance. Submissions sent via contact forms or email are retained for as long as necessary to resolve the inquiry or as required by law or policy.

Periodic reviews are conducted to determine whether data should be retained, anonymized, or deleted in accordance with our retention practices and legal requirements.

Children's privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to Price & Cost without your consent, please contact us so we can remove the information and address the situation.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the effective date accordingly. Last updated: 2026-05-10.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may reach us at the following: