The short version: We collect basic analytics data to understand how our content performs. We use cookies. We display ads and may earn commissions from affiliate links. We don't sell your personal data. Ever.
Welcome to Wealthly Read ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you visit wealthlyread.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Your name and email if you contact us via our contact form
- Any other information you choose to send us
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city level only)
- The device type, browser, and operating system you use
- The website or search engine that referred you to us
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- Send you our newsletter if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to your questions and messages
- Understand which topics and articles are most useful to our readers
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how the Site is used and to improve your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track page views, session duration, and reader behavior. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks (such as Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
- Functional cookies: Used to remember your preferences, such as whether you have dismissed a banner.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website analytics. Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — display advertising. Privacy Policy
- Blogger / Google — our hosting platform. Privacy Policy
- Email newsletter provider — used to send our newsletter. Subject to their own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
5. Advertising
Wealthly Read displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may work with other ad networks. These services use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
6. Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Unsubscribe: You can opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@wealthlyread.com.
7. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any data you transmit to us.
8. Children's privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at hello@wealthlyread.com and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Wealthly Read
Email: hello@wealthlyread.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.