Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Senior Benefits Care Finder provides informational guides and tools about senior benefits, healthcare programs, and care options. This privacy policy applies to all visitors of our website and describes how we handle the limited information we collect.

By using our website, you agree to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the site.

Effective date: March 9, 2026

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited information in the following ways:

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through analytics tools and server logs. This may include:

• Your IP address (which may be anonymized by our analytics provider)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website (the page that linked you to our site)
• Pages visited on our site and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit
• General geographic location (city or region level, derived from IP address)
• Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us through our contact page or by email, we may collect:

• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address
• The content of your message

AI Chat Conversations

Our site includes an AI chat tool that provides general information about senior benefits. Conversations with the AI chat tool are not stored permanently and are not linked to any personally identifiable information. Chat sessions are temporary and are not retained after your session ends.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account information, health records, insurance policy details, or any other sensitive personal information through our website.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Improve content quality: Analytics data helps us understand which guides and topics are most useful to our readers, allowing us to prioritize content updates and identify gaps in our coverage.
• Understand reader needs: Aggregate data about how visitors use our site helps us better understand what information seniors and caregivers are looking for.
• Site performance and functionality: Technical data helps us ensure the website loads properly, functions across different devices and browsers, and remains accessible to all users.
• Respond to inquiries: When you contact us, we use the information you provide to respond to your question, feedback, or correction report.
• Security: Server logs may be used to detect and prevent malicious activity or unauthorized access to our website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• Analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the structure and content of our guides.
• Preference cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as font size or display preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help documentation.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help operate and improve our website. These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:

• Analytics providers: We use web analytics services to measure site traffic, user behavior, and content performance. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about use of our website. The information generated is used to evaluate visitor activity and compile reports for us.
• Advertising networks: Our website may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. These advertising partners have their own privacy policies governing the use of any data they collect.
• Content delivery: We may use third-party services to deliver website content, fonts, or other resources efficiently. These services may log basic access information.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose content or tools appear on our website.

6. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Senior Benefits Care Finder contains affiliate links to third-party services and products. When you click on an affiliate link, you may be directed to a third-party website. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device and collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not control the data practices of these third-party websites. The presence of an affiliate link does not mean we endorse the third party's privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit through links on our site.

Advertising displayed on our site may also be served by third-party ad networks that use tracking technologies. You may opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.

7. Links to External Websites

Our guides contain links to external websites, particularly official government resources such as:

• Medicare.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
• SSA.gov (Social Security Administration)
• VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
• State government health and human services websites
• Other government agencies and nonprofit organizations

These external websites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any external website you visit.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect any information collected through our website. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all pages on our website
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to any stored contact information
• Use of reputable third-party service providers with their own security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We limit the amount of personal information we collect to minimize risk.

9. Children's Privacy

Senior Benefits Care Finder is designed for adults, particularly seniors and their adult family members and caregivers. Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to know: You may contact us to request information about what personal data we hold about you, if any.
• Right to deletion: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
• Right to opt out: You may opt out of certain data collection practices, such as analytics tracking, through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@seniorbenefitsfinder.com. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Note that because we collect very limited personal information, in most cases we may not have any personally identifiable data associated with your visits to our site.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes to this policy:

• The updated policy will be posted on this page
• The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision
• If we make material changes that significantly affect how we handle personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to provide prominent notice

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. Your continued use of the website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: contact@seniorbenefitsfinder.com
• Contact page: seniorbenefitscarefinder.com/contact/

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 business hours.