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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

TradeEarnings (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. We keep things simple because you shouldn’t need a law degree to understand a privacy policy.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate this website:

  • IP-based geolocation: Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically determines your approximate location (state level) from your IP address so we can show you salary data relevant to your area. This happens server-side on each visit and the result is cached locally in your browser. Your IP address is not stored separately by us beyond standard server logs.
  • Cookies: If advertising is enabled, Google AdSense may set cookies to serve relevant ads. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
  • Local storage: We use your browser’s local storage to remember your detected location and whether you’ve dismissed the location banner. This data never leaves your device.
  • Server logs: Like most websites, our hosting provider (Vercel) may collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. These logs are used for security and performance monitoring.

How We Use Your Information

  • To show you salary data for your state and local area
  • To serve advertisements through Google AdSense (when enabled)
  • To monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues

We Don’t Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Period. The only third parties that receive data from our site are our hosting provider (Vercel) and our advertising partner (Google AdSense, when enabled). Each handles data according to their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites, including trade schools, union websites, and government resources. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Check their privacy policies before giving them any personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Dismiss the location banner and prevent further geolocation lookups
  • Clear your local storage at any time through your browser settings
  • Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
  • Use an ad blocker if you prefer not to see advertisements

Children’s Privacy

TradeEarnings is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we’ll remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.