Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gov Money Map (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://govmoneymap.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly.
Who We Are
Gov Money Map is an editorial research project that publishes general information about U.S. federal and state rebates, tax credits, and government benefits. We are not a government agency, tax advisor, financial advisor, or law firm. We do not provide individualized legal, tax, or financial advice. For details about our editorial team and process, see our About page.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: Name, email, and any details you submit through our contact or eligibility forms — provided voluntarily.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device, referring URL, pages visited, time on each page — collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
Information from third-party services: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other vendors. These services may collect additional information according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
- To analyze how visitors use the Site and improve our content.
- To deliver advertisements through Google AdSense, including personalized ads where permitted by law.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security incidents, and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking
- Essential cookies — required for basic Site operation.
- Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior in aggregate. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense and partners. Manage personalized ads at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Your Rights
California residents (CCPA / CPRA): Right to know, request deletion, request correction, and opt out of sale/sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. Email [email protected].
EEA / UK residents (GDPR): Right to access, correct, delete, restrict, port, or object to processing. Legal bases: consent (analytics/advertising), legitimate interests (Site operation/security), and performance of service requested.
All users: You may request deletion of submitted information by emailing [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, though no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email [email protected].