Privacy Policy
How your data is protected, used, and collected when you visit Connected to Finance.
Last updated: April 6, 2026
1. Information That is Collected
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with Connected to Finance for example, by subscribing to our newsletter, leaving a comment, or contacting us through a form you may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you include in a message or comment
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies. This may include:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- General geographic location (city/region level, not precise)
A note on what is not collected: Social Security numbers, financial account details, credit card information, or any other sensitive financial data through this website. Connected to Finance is an educational blog you will never be asked for your financial credentials.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes
- To deliver and improve our content, ensuring articles and guides are useful and relevant
- To send you newsletter emails if you’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To respond to your comments, questions, or messages
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve navigation, design, and content
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Your trust matters to us — it’s foundational to everything we do.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Connected to Finance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Type of cookies we use
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your preferences)
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate cookies — placed when you click on an affiliate link, allowing the affiliate partner to track referrals and attribute any resulting transactions (see Section 04)
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks, if applicable, to serve relevant advertisements
Managing cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect your experience on our site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Affiliate Links & parternships
Connected to Finance participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when we link to products or services we recommend, those links may be affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
FTC Disclosure: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines, we disclose that Connected to Finance has financial relationships with some of the companies whose products and services we discuss. Our content is editorially independent — affiliate partnerships never influence our opinions, recommendations, or the accuracy of our content.
what this mean for your data
When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner (such as SoFi, Empower, or an affiliate network like Impact or ShareASale) may place a cookie on your browser to track the referral. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective partner’s privacy policy, not ours. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with their services.
5. third party services
We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve Connected to Finance. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- WordPress — our content management and hosting platform
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis and visitor behavior insights
- Email service provider (e.g., MailerLite) — newsletter delivery and subscriber management
- Affiliate networks — referral tracking and commission attribution
- Social media platforms — embedded content and sharing functionality
We do not control how these third parties handle your data and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
6. data sharing & disclosures
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted third parties who help us operate the website (hosting, email, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Protection of rights — to protect the safety, rights, or property of Connected to Finance, our users, or the public
- Business transfers — in the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
7. data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, keeping software and plugins up to date, and limiting access to personal data to only those who need it.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. your rights & choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Cookie preferences — manage or disable cookies through your browser settings
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. California privacy rights (cCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Connected to Finance does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. If you wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at the email address listed below
10. Childrens Privacy
Connected to Finance is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to connectedtofinance@gmail.com