Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Affordability Index. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Improve and optimize our website
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect and prevent technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
5. Third-Party Data Sources
Our affordability data is sourced from:
- Zillow Research: Home value data (ZHVI)
- US Census Bureau: Household income data (American Community Survey)
These third-party sources have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of certain data collection practices
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: