Last updated: August 31, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how BuildMyRetire.com (“the site,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with the site.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide directly: If you subscribe…
- Automatically collected information: Like most websites…
- Cookies: The site may use cookies…
2. How We Use Information
- To send newsletter content, if you’ve subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in any email)
- To respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
- To improve site content, tools, and user experience based on aggregate usage patterns
- To track affiliate referrals, so partner companies can attribute signups correctly
3. Calculator and Tool Data
Inputs you enter into tools like the Dividend Income Calculator or Retirement Security Score (e.g., income, savings amounts, goals) are used only to generate your results. Unless you explicitly submit your email (e.g., to receive a personalized action plan), this data is not stored or tied to your identity.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for hosting (Hostinger), analytics, email delivery, and affiliate tracking. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, a service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors find and use this site. It uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on them, the device and browser you use, and the approximate region you are visiting from. This information is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally. IP addresses are anonymized.
If you prefer not to be included in Google Analytics data, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising
This site may display advertising served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or to other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- You can opt out of cookies used by other third-party vendors at https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process analytics and advertising cookies only where we have a lawful basis to do so, and you may withdraw your consent at any time using your browser settings or the opt-out links above.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers strictly to operate the site (e.g., email delivery platform, hosting provider), or if required by law.
6. Your Choices
- You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.
- You can contact us to request what information we hold about you or to request deletion.
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent via the Contact page or to dave@buildmyretire.com