Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Daycare Cost Guide (daycarecostguide.com) provides childcare cost comparison data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate this site:

• Analytics data: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This includes page views, referral sources, browser type, and approximate location (country/region level). No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected through analytics.
• Performance data: We use Vercel Speed Insights to monitor page load times and Core Web Vitals. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

We do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you voluntarily contact us)
• Payment or financial information
• Location data beyond what analytics provides (country/region)
• Information about your children or family

Cookies

This site uses only essential cookies required for the site to function. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies for profiling.

If third-party advertising is enabled in the future (e.g. Google AdSense), those services may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. We will update this policy accordingly.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Hosting and analytics (Vercel Privacy Policy)
• Google Fonts: Font delivery (Google Privacy Policy)

Affiliate Links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Affiliate partners may collect data when you visit their sites. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained by Vercel according to their data retention policies. We do not independently store any visitor data.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect PII, there is typically no personal data to request, modify, or delete. If you have questions or concerns about your data, contact us at hello@daycarecostguide.com.

Children's Privacy

This site provides information about childcare costs for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The site does not require account creation or data submission.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our services evolve. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, email hello@daycarecostguide.com.