Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Global Economic Indicators ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Global Economic Indicators collects minimal information to provide our services effectively:

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser Preferences: Theme selection (dark/light mode), selected countries, time periods, and chart preferences
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and IP address (collected by our hosting provider)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns

1.2 Personal Information

We do NOT collect any personal identifiable information such as:

• Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Physical addresses or billing information
• Social security numbers or government IDs
• Financial or payment information

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

2.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Remember your theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Store your selected countries and economic metrics
• Maintain your chart configuration settings
• Improve site functionality and user experience

2.2 Managing Cookies

These cookies are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings or by clicking "Clear All Data" in your browser's developer console.

3. Third-Party Advertising

3.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Provide personalized advertising experiences

3.2 Your Advertising Choices

You can control and opt out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google's Ads Settings to manage your ad preferences
• Learn about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps
• Visit AboutAds.info to opt out of interest-based advertising
• Visit Your Online Choices (for EU users)

4. Data Sources and Content

All economic data displayed on our site is sourced from publicly available, reputable databases:

• World Bank: Economic indicators, GDP, trade data
• International Monetary Fund (IMF): Government debt, interest rates
• OECD: Economic statistics for member countries
• FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data): United States economic data
• Bank for International Settlements (BIS): Policy rates

We do not claim ownership of this data. All data remains the property of the respective sources.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• No sensitive personal information is collected or stored
• Preference data is stored locally in your browser only
• We use industry-standard hosting security measures

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all data stored in your browser through developer tools
• Delete: Clear your browser cookies at any time to remove all stored preferences
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising through the links provided above
• No Account Required: Use the site without creating an account or providing personal information

6.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Vercel's infrastructure, which may process data in various countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries outside your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: