Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Welcome to TheThriftyHabit.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website at thethriftyhabit.com.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource.
  • Name — if provided when signing up for our email list.
  • Comments — if you leave a comment on our blog posts.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs
  • Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter and updates (only if you subscribed)
  • Deliver free resources you requested
  • Improve and optimize our website
  • Analyze traffic and user behavior via analytics tools
  • Respond to your comments or inquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow certain features to function properly.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function.
  • Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g. Google Analytics).
  • Advertising cookies — used by third-party ad networks including Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We participate in the Google AdSense program. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

5. Affiliate Links and Disclosure

TheThriftyHabit.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate networks. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link on our site and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will be useful to our readers. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content.

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and optionally your name. We use this information solely to send you newsletters, tips, and updates related to frugal living and saving money. We will never sell or rent your email address to third parties.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data, including:

  • Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
  • Google AdSense — display advertising
  • Email marketing providers (e.g. Mailchimp, MailerLite) — newsletter management
  • Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram — social media integration

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (under confidentiality agreements)
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the data we hold about you
  • The right to correct inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications
  • The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

TheThriftyHabit.com
Email: contact@thethriftyhabit.com