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Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies CostLiving uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

We also use browser local storage โ€” a similar technology that stores data locally in your browser โ€” for certain preferences.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential (always active)

These are necessary for the Site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled.

Name Type Purpose Duration
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cl_currency Local storage Remembers your selected display currency Persistent

Analytics (consent required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site. They are only set after you have accepted analytics cookies via our cookie banner.

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3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services embedded in or linked from the Site may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of the relevant third parties for more information:

  • Google Privacy Policy
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4. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Via our cookie banner: When you first visit the Site, a banner lets you accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change this choice at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.
  • Via your browser: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
  • Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data being used by GA4.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we do give you control over analytics cookies via our cookie banner.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

7. Contact

For any questions about our use of cookies, please use our contact page.

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