Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Who we are
DisplaceIndex (displaceindex.com) is an independent data project that tracks AI-driven job displacement pressure in the US labor market. We are not affiliated with any employer, government agency, union, or political organisation.
Questions about this policy can be directed to: timmy@displaceindex.com
2. What data we collect
DisplaceIndex does not require you to create an account and does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) during normal browsing.
We may collect the following data automatically:
- Analytics data — page views, session duration, referral source, browser type, and approximate geographic region (country/city level), collected via Google Analytics. This data is aggregated and used only to improve the site.
- Technical logs — server access logs including IP address, request path, and timestamp. These are retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes.
- Cookie preferences — your cookie consent choice is stored in your browser's local storage to avoid showing the banner on every visit.
We do not collect: payment information, government IDs, health data, or any sensitive personal categories.
3. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies
Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled. They include session management and security tokens.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site. Collects anonymised usage data. You can opt out by selecting "Essential only" in our cookie banner, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. How we use your data
- To understand site usage and improve content and performance.
- To detect and prevent security incidents and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Third-party services
DisplaceIndex uses the following third-party services which may set their own cookies or process data:
- Google Analytics — web analytics. Data processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
- Vercel — hosting and CDN. Data processed in accordance with Vercel's Privacy Policy.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), NewsAPI, Reddit — data sources used to compute the index. These services are accessed server-side; your browser does not interact with them directly.
6. Data retention
Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics defaults (up to 26 months). Server logs are retained for up to 30 days. Cookie preference data is stored in your browser until you clear it.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. Because we collect minimal personal data, most requests can be fulfilled by clearing your browser cookies and local storage.
For requests relating to data held by our analytics provider, please refer to Google's opt-out tools.
For any other data request, contact us at timmy@displaceindex.com.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.