Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Overview
Census Data Explorer ("we", "us", "our") operates the website uscensusexplorer.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our site.
Information We Collect
We do not require registration or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. We may collect anonymous usage data as described below.
Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual users. Information collected may include: pages visited, time spent on site, referring website, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level).
Cookies
Our site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies — help us understand site usage patterns
- Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to show relevant ads and measure ad performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Advertising
We may display advertisements through third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites, including the U.S. Census Bureau. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Data Source
All demographic data displayed on this site comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey and is public domain. We do not collect or store any personal census data about individuals.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our website.