Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2026

1. Information We Collect

FinanceRateCalc.com collects anonymous usage data through Google Analytics (GA4) including pages visited, time on site, and general location (country/city level). We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it through our contact or alert forms.

2. How We Use Information

Usage data is used to improve site content and user experience. Email addresses submitted through our Affordability Alert or contact forms are used only to send the requested information and are never sold to third parties.

3. Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymous data only. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Google AdSense

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

FinanceRateCalc.com ended its credit-repair affiliate arrangements (Sky Blue Credit, SmartCredit) in September 2026 and does not take money from lenders. Some calculator pages still carry a property-tax-appeal referral link (Ownwell); if you use it we may earn a commission. This does not affect the data or the analysis.

6. Third Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Data Security

We do not store sensitive financial data. All calculator inputs are processed in your browser and never transmitted to our servers.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy: [email protected]

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