Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Effective Date: April 14, 2026 · Operated by Streampulse Labs · privacy@inflationestimator.com
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Streampulse Labs ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website inflationestimator.com (the "Service"), a free tool that displays US state-level inflation data and directional forecasts using publicly available federal data sources.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our Service, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect your email address if you choose to subscribe to our monthly inflation update newsletter. Providing your email is entirely optional and not required to access any core features of the Service.
When you visit the Service, our servers automatically record information your browser sends ("Log Data"). Log Data may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic statistics. This data is used to operate and improve the Service and is not used to identify you personally.
We and our third-party advertising partner (Google AdSense) use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and serve relevant advertisements. A cookie is a small data file stored on your device. We use cookies for the following purposes:
We may collect general information about the device you use to access the Service, such as operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and general geographic region (derived from IP address, typically at the city or state level). This information is used in aggregate and is not used to identify you individually.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense is operated by Google LLC and may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of interest to you.
The information Google collects through AdSense cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Google may use your data to personalize ads based on your browsing history across the web.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting optout.networkadvertising.org. California residents and residents of other states with applicable privacy laws may have additional opt-out rights as described in Sections 6 and 7 below.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Regardless of where you live, you have the following rights with respect to the personal information we hold about you:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@inflationestimator.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy law. We honor these rights for all qualifying residents.
| State / Law | Your Rights |
|---|---|
| California CCPA / CPRA |
Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold. Right to delete personal information. Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. Right to correct inaccurate personal information. Right to limit use of sensitive personal information. Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To submit a request: privacy@inflationestimator.com. |
| Virginia VCDPA |
Right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data. Right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling. To appeal a decision regarding your request, contact us within 60 days of our response. |
| Colorado CPA |
Right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data. Right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling used in decisions with legal effects. Universal opt-out signals (e.g., GPC) honored where technically feasible. |
| Texas TDPSA |
Right to access, correct, delete, and port personal data. Right to opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and certain automated profiling. |
| Connecticut CTDPA |
Right to access, correct, delete, and port personal data. Right to opt out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data. Right to appeal decisions regarding your data requests. |
| Utah UCPA |
Right to access and delete personal data. Right to opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising. |
| Oregon, Montana, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states Emerging laws |
We honor substantively similar access, deletion, and opt-out rights for residents of all states with enacted consumer privacy laws, and will update this policy as new laws take effect. |
To exercise any state privacy right, email privacy@inflationestimator.com with your state of residence and your request. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days (extendable by an additional 45 days with notice where permitted by law). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of the Service.
For advertising cookies specifically:
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
The Service 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 personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@inflationestimator.com and we will promptly delete such information from our records.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), access controls, and use of security-focused infrastructure providers.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. These sites are not operated by Streampulse Labs, and we have no control over their content or privacy practices. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites or services.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Streampulse Labs ("Company") provides inflationestimator.com (the "Website") as a free informational tool for consumers. By accessing or using the Website in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to any term or condition, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. The current Terms will always be available at this URL. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically.
The Website provides inflation data and directional forecasts for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from publicly available US government sources (BLS, FRED, EIA, BEA) and commercial data providers. Forecasts are estimates and do not constitute financial advice. You agree not to:
Data and forecasts displayed on the Website may be delayed, estimated, or subject to revision as source agencies update their releases. Inflation estimates are directional and methodological; actual price changes in your area will vary. If you find information you believe is materially incorrect, please contact us and we will investigate.
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STREAMPULSE LABS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. A waiver of any right under these Terms is not a waiver of any other right.
These Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy above constitute the entire agreement between you and Streampulse Labs with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a concern, please contact us:
For state privacy law requests (CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, etc.), please include your state of residence and the specific right you wish to exercise. We will respond within 45 days.