Privacy

At MoneySavingHacker.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website. By using MoneySavingHacker.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other details when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in surveys.
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information unless it is voluntarily provided by you.

Non-Personal Information

  • Automatically collected data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on our site.
  • Usage data through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our website’s content and functionality.
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
  • To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent, where required).
  • To analyze site usage and enhance user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

MoneySavingHacker.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site traffic and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party advertisers, such as Google AdSense, to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some site features. For more information on Google’s use of cookies in advertising, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

  • Google AdSense: To display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
  • Analytics Tools: Such as Google Analytics, which collects anonymized data to help us improve our site. Google’s privacy practices are detailed in their Privacy Policy.
  • Affiliate Partners: Links to external sites may earn us commissions, but we do not share your personal data with them unless necessary for the service.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • To comply with legal requirements, such as subpoenas or court orders.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred.
  • With your consent.

We do not share personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

MoneySavingHacker.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you access the site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

MoneySavingHacker.com is owned and operated by individuals with backgrounds in investment and technology programming, dedicated to providing ethical and legal money-saving resources.