Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Introduction
recession.fyi ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
TL;DR: We don't collect personal information. We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns. No account creation, no emails collected, no tracking across sites.
Information We Collect
1. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit recession.fyi, we automatically collect certain technical information through Google Analytics 4 (GA4):
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level) based on IP address
- Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), screen resolution, language preferences
2. Information We DON'T Collect
recession.fyi does NOT collect:
- Names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
- Payment information (the site is completely free)
- User account data (no account creation)
- Social media profiles or login credentials
- Precise geolocation data
How We Use Your Information
The limited data we collect is used solely to:
- Understand Usage: Track which features are most popular
- Improve Performance: Identify technical issues and slow pages
- Analyze Traffic: Understand visitor sources (Reddit, Google, direct, etc.)
- Plan Features: Decide which indicators or pages to prioritize
We do NOT use your data to:
- Serve personalized advertisements
- Build user profiles or track across websites
- Sell or share data with third parties
- Make automated decisions affecting you
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregate usage statistics. Google Analytics may use cookies to track your visit. Key points:
- IP Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized before storage
- No Cross-Site Tracking: GA4 configured to not track you across other websites
- Data Retention: Analytics data retained for 14 months, then automatically deleted
- Opt-Out: You can block Google Analytics using browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookies
recession.fyi uses minimal cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies: Used to distinguish unique visitors (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Duration: Range from session-only to 2 years
- Purpose: Aggregate analytics only
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. The site will still function normally without them.
Third-Party Services
recession.fyi uses these third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (as described above)
- Vercel: Web hosting and content delivery (privacy policy: Vercel Privacy)
- Supabase: Database storage for economic data only, no personal data (privacy policy: Supabase Privacy)
- FRED API: Economic data source (Federal Reserve, no tracking)
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all traffic
- Secure API endpoints
- Regular security updates
- No storage of sensitive personal information
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have these rights:
- Access: Request what data we have (though we collect very little)
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-Out: Block Google Analytics via browser settings or extensions
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the channels listed on our About page.
Children's Privacy
recession.fyi is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we've collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Users
recession.fyi is hosted in the United States. If you access from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using this site, you consent to this transfer.
GDPR (European Users)
If you're in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge complaints with your data protection authority
CCPA (California Users)
California residents have rights under CCPA to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold (we don't sell any data)
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of sale (not applicable - we don't sell data)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Please reach out through the contact channels listed on our About page.