Privacy at FMB
Clear about what information the site may collect and why.
This Privacy Policy explains how FinanceMythBusters handles information when you visit the website, subscribe to email updates, submit a form, comment, or otherwise interact with FMB.
Last updatedAugust 15, 2026
Overview and scope
FinanceMythBusters (“FMB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to explaining its information practices in plain language. This Policy applies to information collected through financemythbusters.com and FMB-operated website features that link to this Policy.
The specific information collected depends on how you use the site. FMB is primarily an educational publishing website; you can read most content without creating an account or directly identifying yourself.
Information you choose to provide
FMB may receive information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, organization, website, message, inquiry details, newsletter subscription information, comment information, or other content you submit through a website form.
Please do not submit sensitive personal, financial-account, tax-return, medical, authentication, or other confidential information through general website forms unless FMB specifically asks for it through an appropriate process.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, web servers, WordPress, security tools, and other technical services may automatically process limited device and usage information. This may include IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, requested URLs, timestamps, and diagnostic or security data.
FMB may use aggregated or de-identified usage information to understand site performance, improve navigation, identify errors, protect the site, and understand which educational resources are useful to readers.
Newsletter and email communications
If you subscribe to an FMB newsletter or email list, FMB and its email-service provider may process your email address, subscription status, and technical information needed to deliver, secure, and measure those communications.
FMB currently uses Brevo infrastructure for embedded newsletter subscription functionality. Brevo may process information according to its own terms and privacy practices. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe mechanism included in those messages.
Contact forms, partnership inquiries, and comments
When you contact FMB, submit a partnership inquiry, or post a comment, information you provide may be used to respond, administer the request, moderate content, prevent spam or abuse, maintain records, or protect the website.
Public comments may be visible to other visitors. Do not include information in a public comment that you do not want publicly available.
Cookies and similar technologies
FMB and services used to operate the site may use cookies, local storage, pixels, or similar technologies for essential website functions, preferences, security, form operation, comment convenience, measurement, and other disclosed purposes.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Some site features may not function as intended if necessary browser storage is disabled.
How FMB may use information
FMB may use information to operate and secure the site, provide requested content or communications, respond to inquiries, administer subscriptions, evaluate site performance, improve articles and tools, maintain records, detect misuse, comply with law, and protect FMB, readers, and third parties.
FMB does not use information submitted through general website forms to provide individualized financial, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or insurance advice.
Service providers and third parties
FMB may rely on hosting, email delivery, security, anti-spam, website infrastructure, analytics, form, and other vendors to operate the site. These providers may process information on FMB’s behalf or under their own applicable terms.
FMB may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, enforce website terms, investigate abuse or security incidents, protect rights or safety, or complete a business reorganization or transfer subject to appropriate protections.
Affiliate links, sponsorships, and advertising technologies
FMB may use affiliate links, sponsored educational content, or other clearly disclosed commercial relationships. Clicking a third-party link may allow that third party to receive information such as the referring page, device data, or identifiers according to its own privacy practices.
FMB does not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration. If FMB introduces advertising or tracking practices that create additional privacy obligations, this Policy and any required controls will be updated accordingly.
Data retention
FMB keeps personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain legitimate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, protect the site, or meet legal obligations.
Retention periods can vary by information type and service provider. Information may remain in backups for a limited period after deletion from active systems.
Security
FMB uses reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the nature of the website and information handled. No website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are responsible for using appropriate caution when sending information over the internet and for protecting any device, browser, or account you use to access third-party services linked from FMB.
Your choices and privacy rights
You can choose not to submit optional information, unsubscribe from marketing emails, adjust browser cookie settings, and contact FMB about information you previously provided.
Depending on where you live and whether a particular privacy law applies to FMB, you may have rights regarding access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, or certain uses or disclosures of personal information. California law, when applicable, may also provide rights to know, delete, correct, limit certain uses of sensitive information, opt out of certain sale or sharing, and receive equal treatment for exercising privacy rights.
To make a privacy-related request, use the FMB Contact page or email hello@financemythbusters.com. FMB may need to verify a request before acting on it and may retain limited information when required or permitted by law.
Children’s privacy
FMB is a general financial-education website intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. FMB does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the site.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to FMB, contact us so the situation can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken.
International visitors
FMB is operated from the United States. If you access the site from another jurisdiction, information may be processed in the United States or other locations where service providers operate.
Privacy rights and data-transfer requirements vary by jurisdiction. Contact FMB if you have a question about a right that may apply to your use of the site.
Changes to this Policy and contact information
FMB may update this Privacy Policy as website features, vendors, data practices, or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date identifies the most recent revision.
Questions or privacy requests may be sent to FinanceMythBusters at hello@financemythbusters.com or through the Contact page.
Contact FMB about privacy.
Use the Contact page for privacy questions, requests, or concerns about information submitted through the website.