Effective Date: July 28, 2025

At StimulusUpdate.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines your rights and our responsibilities regarding your data when you use our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

StimulusUpdate.com is an independently operated informational website focused on topics such as stimulus payments, Social Security updates, settlements, and other public financial news.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two primary ways:

a. Information You Provide to Us

When you:

  • Contact us via a contact form or email
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if offered)
  • Comment or engage with certain interactive features (if enabled)

You may voluntarily provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any personal content shared in your message

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Operating system
  • Geographic location (approximate)
  • Referral URLs
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on each page

This information helps us analyze traffic patterns and improve the user experience.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site traffic and performance (via Google Analytics)
  • Improve navigation and usability
  • Personalize content and ads (if ads are displayed)
  • Remember your preferences or settings

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, some features may not function properly without them.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal and usage data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or feedback you submit
  • Provide and improve website content and functionality
  • Monitor traffic trends and detect technical issues
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  • Enforce site policies or legal requirements
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you opt in to communications or tracking
  • Legitimate Interest – to improve site performance and user experience
  • Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable legal requirements
  • Contractual Necessity – when you contact us expecting a reply

6. Third-Party Services

We may work with third-party service providers for:

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising (e.g., Google AdSense or similar platforms)
  • Email communications (e.g., newsletter services)
  • Security and performance monitoring

These third parties may collect data as governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those separately.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Non-personal usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. While no method of online transmission is 100% secure, we strive to use industry-standard practices.

9. Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal data is collected and how it’s used
  • Right to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to opt out of data selling (we do not sell personal data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact Page or by email at info@StimulusUpdate.com.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the site from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country. By using this site, you consent to this transfer.

12. External Links

StimulusUpdate.com may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us through our Contact page or at:

Email: info@StimulusUpdate.com
Website: https://www.StimulusUpdate.com