Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how [[LEGAL_ENTITY]] ("we," "us," or "our"), which operates The Thrifty Almanac (the "Site"), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thethriftyalmanac.com. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

Information you give us

When you subscribe to our newsletter, request our free printable, or use our contact form, you provide information such as your email address and any message you send. We only ask for what we need.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical data when you browse, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages viewed. This is collected through server logs and cookies (see below) and is used to keep the Site working, secure, and useful.

Cookies and similar technologies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device. We use cookies to remember preferences and understand how the Site is used. Third parties, including advertising and analytics partners, also set cookies (see below). You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

Advertising — Google AdSense and third-party vendors

  • We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site.
  • Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
  • For more on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate, non-identifying trends — for example, which articles are most read. These services use cookies and similar technologies and process data according to their own privacy policies.

How we use information

  • To send you the newsletter or free resource you requested, and to reply to your messages.
  • To operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
  • To display advertising that helps keep the Site free.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

How we share information

We share information only with service providers that help us run the Site (for example, our email delivery and hosting providers), with advertising and analytics partners as described above, and where required by law. We do not otherwise share your personal information.

Your rights and choices

  • Email: every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link; you can opt out at any time.
  • EU/UK (GDPR): you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, and object to or restrict certain processing. Our legal bases are your consent (for the newsletter) and our legitimate interests (in running and securing the Site).
  • California (CCPA/CPRA): you may request to know, delete, or correct your personal information, and to opt out of "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information.
  • To exercise any right, email us at [[CONTACT_EMAIL]].

Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Data retention and security

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law, and we use reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International visitors

We operate from [[GOVERNING_LAW]]. If you visit from elsewhere, your information may be processed in [[GOVERNING_LAW]] and other countries with different data-protection laws.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version here and update the "Last updated" date above.

Contact us

Questions about this policy? Email [[CONTACT_EMAIL]] or use our Contact page. Legal entity: [[LEGAL_ENTITY]].