Last updated: June 2026
Who we are
This website is operated at ukcostofliving.org. We provide free cost of living comparison tools for UK cities. We are not financial advisers and the information on this site is for informational purposes only.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: hello@ukcostofliving.org
What data we collect
We do not collect any personal information directly. We do not have user accounts, contact forms that store data, or any login system.
However, third-party services embedded in this site may collect data automatically. These are:
- Google AdSense — serves advertisements on this site. Google may collect your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour to show relevant ads.
- Google Analytics — we use this to understand how many people visit the site and which pages are most popular. This collects anonymised data such as your approximate location, browser, and how long you spend on the site. We do not see any personally identifiable information.
Cookies
This site uses cookies, primarily placed by Google AdSense and Google Analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
The cookies used on this site may include:
- Analytics cookies — to understand site traffic and usage patterns (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — to serve relevant advertisements based on your interests (Google AdSense)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function. You can also opt out of Google's personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com.
How we use data
Any data collected via Google Analytics is used solely to:
- Understand which cities people are comparing most
- Improve the site's content and tools
- Monitor site performance
We do not sell any data to third parties. We do not use any data for marketing or profiling purposes.
Advertising
This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
We have no control over the content of advertisements shown, and the appearance of an ad does not constitute an endorsement by us.
Third-party links
This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Your rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Know what data is held about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) at ico.org.uk
Since we do not collect personal data directly, most requests would need to be directed to Google. For Google's data practices, see policies.google.com/privacy.
Cookie consent
When you first visit this site, a notice informs you that cookies are in use. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and not returning to the site, or by adjusting your browser settings to block cookies.
We use Google's Consent Mode to manage advertising personalisation in line with your preferences. Where you have not consented to personalised advertising, Google AdSense will serve non-personalised ads only.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date at the top. We recommend checking back periodically.