Last updated: [9/8/2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how CollegeConsumerBudget.com (“this site,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly: If you sign up for our email list (for example, to receive a free budget template), we collect your email address and any name you provide.
If you contact us directly, we collect whatever information you include in that message.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
Information from third-party services: We use third-party tools that may collect information independently, including:
- Analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and usage patterns
- Advertising networks (such as Google AdSense, or others as this site grows) which may use cookies to serve relevant ads
- Affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates and other partner programs) which may track clicks on affiliate links to attribute purchases
[Update this section with the specific tools you actually use once your ad network and analytics setup are finalized.]
How we use information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve this site
- Send emails to subscribers who’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Understand which content is useful to visitors
- Respond to messages sent through the contact page
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and remember preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended if you do.
Third-party links and affiliate disclosure
This site contains affiliate links — if you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This site also links to external resources (such as studentaid.gov, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and others) for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your choices
- Email subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
- Cookies can be managed or disabled through your browser settings.
- Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data (such as the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you) under laws like the GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California). Contact us using the information on the Contact page to make such a request.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to the email listed on our Contact page.
This Privacy Policy is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. Consider having it reviewed by a legal professional, particularly once your specific ad network, analytics, and affiliate partners are finalized, and if you have visitors from regions with specific data protection requirements (such as the EU/UK or California).