Privacy Policy

Last updated: Sep 13, 2025
Who we are: ThePricer (“we”, “us”) publishes independent cost guides at thepricer.org. You can contact the editorial/privacy team at [email protected]

What we collect and why

Data Purpose Legal basis (EU/EEA) Retention
Contact form submissions (name, email, message; optional attachments/URLs) Responding to your inquiry; evaluating corrections or price evidence Contract/Pre-contractual (respond to your request), Legitimate interests (editorial review) Up to 12 months from last correspondence (unless legal hold applies)
Server logs (IP address, user-agent, date/time, URL, referrer) Security, abuse & DDoS prevention, diagnostics Legitimate interests (site security/operation) 30–90 days (typical), then deletion/aggregation
Analytics (page views, device, referrer; we do not use affiliate tracking) Understanding readership to improve content Consent (where required by law) or Legitimate interests (if strictly necessary & non-identifying) Aggregated after 14 months or less
Cookies (only those necessary to operate the site; analytics cookies only with consent) Site functionality; optional measurement Legitimate interests (necessary) / Consent (non-essential) Per cookie lifetime (see Cookie section)

We do not collect payment information and we do not run affiliate tracking.

Cookies & similar technologies

  • We use necessary cookies for basic site functions (e.g., load balancing, security).
  • Any analytics cookies are off by default in the EU/EEA and only set with your consent.
  • You can change or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie controls (footer link when enabled).

(If you switch to a cookie-free analytics solution like Cloudflare Web Analytics, note it here: “We use a cookie-free analytics tool to measure basic traffic without storing personal identifiers.”)

Do we sell or share your data?

No. We do not sell, rent, or share personal data for advertising. We do not use affiliate links or pay-per-click/lead tracking. External links exist only for verification and transparency.

Who processes data for us

We rely on standard infrastructure providers to operate the site (e.g., hosting, security/CDN, email). These providers may process IP addresses and log data on our behalf under data-processing terms appropriate for EU law.

Your rights (EU/EEA)

You can access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and request data portability. You can also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise rights, email [email protected] with the subject Privacy request.

International transfers

If data is processed outside your country, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) where required by law.

Data security

We use industry-standard security measures, including TLS encryption in transit, access controls, and routine logging/monitoring.

Children

Our site is intended for a general audience and not for children under 13/16 (as applicable by law). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to this policy

If we materially change this policy, we’ll update the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

Contact:
For privacy questions or requests: [email protected]

For editorial questions: /contact-us/

Privacy Policy for ThePricer Browser Extension

Effective Date: 11 May 2025

This section explains how we handle information collected through our browser extension available on the Chrome Web Store and Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Marketplace (collectively, the “Extension”).

By installing or using ThePricer Extension (“the Extension”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

ThePricer Extension does not collect, transmit, or store any personally identifiable information (PII) on our servers. All data is stored locally in your browser and never leaves your device unless you choose to export or share it.

We collect and store the following non-personal information locally to allow the Extension to function:

  • Your selected hourly wage
  • Your selected currency
  • Your configured savings goal name and goal amount
  • Optional warning thresholds you define (e.g., for caution or alert levels)
  • Your selected display mode

This information is stored only in your browser’s local storage and is not shared, transferred, or transmitted to any remote server.

2. No Data Collection or Tracking

ThePricer Extension:

  • Does not track your browsing history or collect behavioral data
  • Does not send any data to our servers or third parties
  • Does not access personally identifiable information
  • Does not inject third-party scripts or serve advertisements
  • Does not include analytics libraries

Your usage remains fully private and secure. We designed this tool to support your awareness, not to extract data.

3. Use of Local Storage

All user-defined settings (e.g., hourly wage, goals) are stored using Chrome and Firefox’s browser extension local storage API, meaning:

  1. The data is isolated to your browser
  2. It can be cleared anytime through the Extension’s settings or your browser’s extension data controls
  3. No data is accessible by external websites or external scripts

4. Permissions

ThePricer Extension requires the following permissions:

Storage permission to save your hourly wage and goal settings in your browser

These permissions are used strictly for the operation of the Extension’s time-cost conversion features. They are not used for tracking, advertising, or profiling.

5. Third Parties

The Extension does not interact with third-party services, APIs, or analytics providers. It does not serve ads, affiliate links, or collect data for marketing purposes.

If you use our website (ThePricer.org), please refer to our Website Privacy Policy for how we handle information there.

6. Children’s Privacy

ThePricer Extension is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the Extension after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

8. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at:

📧 [email protected]

Privacy Policy Changes

Although most changes are likely to be minor, The Pricer may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in The Pricer sole discretion. The Pricer encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. If you have a ThePricer.Net account, you might also receive an alert informing you of these changes. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

Ezoic privacy disclosures

We use Ezoic’s platform for site services (e.g., performance, privacy/consent tooling). For Ezoic’s disclosures for this domain, see: