Privacy Policy

EdCost ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using EdCost.com.

1. Information We Collect

EdCost is designed to operate without collecting personal information. All calculator inputs are processed locally in your web browser and are not transmitted to our servers. We do not require account registration, and we do not store your financial data.

We may collect standard, non-personally identifiable information through our hosting and analytics providers, such as your browser type, device type, approximate location (country/region), referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used only to understand aggregate usage and improve the site.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

EdCost may use cookies and similar technologies to remember user preferences (such as unit selections) and to deliver relevant advertising through third-party ad networks. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve EdCost calculators and content.
• To display advertising that supports the free tools on our site.
• To analyze aggregate traffic patterns and diagnose technical issues.

4. Third-Party Advertising

We partner with advertising networks to display ads on EdCost. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and others. We do not share your personal calculator inputs with advertisers. For more information, consult the privacy policies of the relevant ad networks.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any information collected through standard server logs and analytics. Because calculator calculations happen entirely in your browser, your financial inputs are not stored by us.

6. Children's Privacy

EdCost is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Your Choices

You may disable cookies, use private browsing modes, or contact us with privacy questions. Because we do not maintain user accounts, there is no personal profile to access, update, or delete.

8. Changes to This Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@edcost.com.