Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly (contact form submissions) and automatically (IP address, browser type, pages visited via analytics). We do not collect financial data such as income, credit scores, or SSNs.
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and to remember your state preference. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work correctly.
Third-Party Partners
When you click a lender link, you are transferred to the lender's site under their privacy policy. We may receive confirmation that you applied, but we do not receive your application data.
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California residents may request: (1) disclosure of personal data collected, (2) deletion of personal data, (3) opt-out of data sale. We do not sell personal data. Contact privacy@financebystate.com for requests.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months).