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Last updated: February 26, 2025
SavingsHero.org ("The Platform", "us", or "we") operates independently under the ownership of Blue Bench Media LLC. We prioritize informing you about your privacy rights and aim to deliver a secure user environment. Our Privacy Notice details the methods we employ to gather, retain, disseminate, and utilize the personal data you provide on SavingsHero.org ("Site"). We also clarify our approach to collecting non-identifiable data. If you venture to another site via our Site, be advised that our policy ceases to apply and the external site's policy becomes effective. This also pertains to our advertisers and partners who might communicate with you directly, like insurance entities you've shown interest in or vendors showcasing other offerings.
By engaging with our Site, you unequivocally agree to our data practices outlined in this Privacy Notice without reservations. Thoroughly review this Privacy Notice since it dictates your legal standing. Should you disagree with our data handling practices, refrain from using our Site.
We base our operations in the United States. For users outside the U.S., like the European Union or Canada, understand that any shared data will be relayed to the U.S. Engaging with our platform or sharing your information means you agree to this transfer.
For any inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out as described later.
a. General Collection: Along with our partners and advertisers, we employ technologies like cookies, web beacons, and log files to gather information when you access our website. This data includes your IP address, browser details, ISP, browsing history, and timestamps. This info aids us in analyzing user patterns, optimizing our site, and compensating service vendors.
b. Third-Party Collection: We permit external companies to utilize technologies on our site to collect user info. This comprises behavioral data, location, browser specs, and ad interactions. They might amalgamate the data they gather directly from you with info from other sources. We don't regulate these third-party trackers.
c. Google Services: We leverage Google Analytics to analyze site activity. You can opt-out from Google Analytics here. Additionally, we utilize Google AdSense, enabling Google to display ads based on your browsing habits. You can modify ad preferences here.
d. Managing Cookies: If you're averse to cookie data collection, most browsers let you decline them. Learn more about cookies here. To manage Flash cookies, click here.
e. IP Addresses: Your IP is automatically registered when you access our site, aiding in site management and problem-solving. We treat IP addresses similarly to personal data.
a. Service Provision: We utilize the data to deliver requested services and products, which might involve sharing your info with third parties. If shared, you'd need to reach out to the third party for data removal.
b. Website Enhancement: The data helps us improve our website, provide personalized content, and handle any issues or concerns you might raise.
c. Marketing: We also use your details to send you relevant third-party promotions. This might involve anonymizing and aggregating data for analytics.
We only share data as described in this statement.
a. Advertisers: Our Privacy Policy doesn't cover third-party sites linked from our Website. We're not accountable for these external sites or their privacy protocols. If you share personal details with them, their own policies will apply. We might use framing that makes third-party sites look like our own. Understand that sharing info there means you're providing it to them, not us. Regarding third-party activities: (i) Advertisers: Those placing ads on our site may deploy their technologies, like cookies or beacons, to gather user data. Their techniques are beyond our control and oversight. (ii) Links: Our site and emails can contain links to third-party websites. We're not in charge of their privacy measures or content. These links are for your ease and don't signify endorsement by us. b. Service Providers: Some vendors we work with use technology to collect online activity data, such as the pages you visit on our site and other sites. This is to manage ads, gauge user interests, and deliver customized ads. Additionally, vendors help us enhance our website, which includes analytics firms like Google Analytics.
We strive to secure your info. Our servers, protected by firewalls and located in a secure environment, store your details. We also use SSL software to encrypt sensitive data during online transactions. Yet, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be entirely safe. Thus, while we prioritize your security, we cannot guarantee total protection. Only limited personnel have access to your info.
Your personal details are retained as long as your account is active or necessary to deliver services. Depending on laws, contracts, or agreements, retention periods might vary. If you desire us to stop using your data, follow the mentioned procedures.
You have control over how we utilize and disclose your Personal Information. You can opt-out from: a. Marketing Emails: If you wish to stop getting marketing emails, you can unsubscribe by following the given link. b. Data Sharing: If you don't want your data shared for marketing purposes with third parties, you can opt-out. However, if shared before, opting out now won't retrieve your data from those third parties. c. Updating or Removing Your Info: You can reach out to us to review or change your personal info, or to limit its use. We'll act on your request promptly, though in certain scenarios, removal might not be feasible. We'll explain why if that's the case.
We may revise this Privacy Statement over time. We'll inform users about major changes on our website. Do check the "Effective Date" at the start. Accepting the policy after updates implies consent to the modified terms.
Rights of California Residents: Under specific California laws, residents have the right to inquire annually about their personal data shared with other businesses for their direct marketing. If you're a resident seeking this info, contact us. We'll revert in 30 days. Additionally, you have a right to know about our responses to do-not-track signals. Currently, we do not acknowledge such signals.