Privacy Policy

Introduction

Global Buying Power provides destination research, affordability information, comparison tools, calculators, economic context, and related educational resources.

This policy applies to information processed through GlobalBuyingPower.com and features that form part of the Global Buying Power website.

1. Information We May Collect

Information you provide

We may receive information that you voluntarily submit, such as information provided through contact forms, newsletter or email signups, feedback forms, surveys, or other interactive features.

Depending on the feature, this could include information such as your name, email address, message, preferences, or information you choose to provide for a planning tool.

Technical and usage information

When you visit a website, hosting providers, security services, analytics systems, and other technical systems may process standard information such as:

• IP address or approximate location derived from it
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and referring pages
• Date and time of requests
• Website performance and error information
• Security and fraud-prevention signals

2. How Information May Be Used

Information may be processed when reasonably necessary to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure Global Buying Power
• Provide tools, calculators, and requested website features
• Respond to questions or messages
• Deliver requested email communications
• Understand website usage and improve functionality
• Diagnose technical problems
• Prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Information collected for one purpose should not be treated as permission to use it for an unrelated purpose without an appropriate basis.

3. Browser Storage & Saved Comparisons

Some Global Buying Power tools use browser storage so that useful settings or selections can remain available without requiring a user account.

For example, the Saved Comparisons feature can store selected city pairs in local browser storage.

Information stored this way generally remains on the browser and device where it was saved unless a specific feature states otherwise.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Global Buying Power may use cookies, local storage, session storage, or similar browser technologies when needed for website functionality, preferences, security, performance measurement, analytics, or other legitimate website operations.

Some third-party services integrated into the website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.

Your browser may allow you to block, delete, or limit cookies and other stored website information. Blocking certain technologies may affect the operation of some features.

5. Service Providers

We may use third-party providers to support functions such as website hosting, security, email delivery, analytics, data services, content delivery, forms, backups, or other technical operations.

These providers may process information needed to perform their services. Their handling of information may also be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

6. Third-Party Websites & Links

Global Buying Power may link to government agencies, research providers, housing platforms, travel providers, financial services, businesses, or other third-party websites.

Once you leave GlobalBuyingPower.com, the privacy practices of the destination website apply. Global Buying Power does not control the privacy practices, content, or security of independent third-party websites.

7. Advertising, Affiliate & Commercial Relationships

Global Buying Power may include advertising, referral links, affiliate relationships, sponsorships, or other commercial relationships as the platform develops.

When a relationship requires disclosure, we aim to identify it clearly. Third-party commercial services may process information according to their own privacy policies when you interact with them.

8. Data Retention

Information should be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to operate and secure the website, resolve disputes, satisfy legitimate business needs, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods can differ depending on the type of information and the service involved.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have certain rights concerning personal information about you.

Those rights may include the ability to request access, correction, deletion, or information about certain uses or disclosures of personal information.

Some rights have legal exceptions, verification requirements, or other limitations. Requests can be submitted through the contact method provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Global Buying Power is a general-audience research and planning website and is not designed to collect personal information from young children.

If you believe personal information from a child has been submitted inappropriately, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.

11. Information Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures may be used to help protect website systems and information. However, no website, database, transmission method, or online service can guarantee absolute security.

Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal, financial, medical, identification, or account information unless a feature specifically requires it and clearly explains why it is needed.

12. International Visitors

Global Buying Power is accessible internationally. Information processed through website providers may be handled in countries other than the country where you are located.

Privacy rights and legal requirements can differ by jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated when website features, providers, legal requirements, or information practices change.

When the policy is revised, the effective date shown near the top of this page may be updated.