Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This page explains what information GoFinanceTools collects from visitors, how it is used, and what your choices are. Please read this carefully.

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Who Runs This Site

GoFinanceTools is run by Peter Roy, one person based in Austin, Texas. You can reach me at support@gofinancetools.com with any questions about this policy.

What Information Is Collected

Information you give me directly

If you send me an email through the Contact Me page, I receive your email address and whatever you write in your message. I use this only to reply to you. I do not add you to any mailing list or share your email with anyone.

Information collected automatically

When you visit GoFinanceTools, certain information is collected automatically through third-party tools I use to understand how the site is working. This includes things like which pages you visit, how long you stay, what device and browser you are using, and roughly where in the world you are located. This data does not identify you personally.

Third Party Tools I Use

Google Analytics

GoFinanceTools uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects data like page views, time on page, and general location. This data goes to Google and is governed by Google’s own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Google Search Console

I use Google Search Console to monitor how the site appears in Google search results. This tool does not collect personal information about visitors.

Google AdSense

GoFinanceTools is applying for Google AdSense to display ads on this site. If approved, Google AdSense will use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised ads by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

WordPress

This site runs on WordPress. WordPress may set cookies to keep the site working properly for visitors. These are functional cookies and do not collect personal information.

WordPress Plugins

This site uses several WordPress plugins to help the site run. Some plugins may collect basic technical data to function. No plugin on this site is used to collect or sell personal information.

Cookies

GoFinanceTools uses cookies. A cookie is a small file saved on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the site work properly and help me understand how people use the site.

The cookies used on this site come from WordPress, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense. For full details on exactly which cookies are used and what they do, please see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you turn off cookies some parts of the site may not work as expected.

How Your Information Is Used

The information collected on this site is used only to:

Understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it
Reply to emails sent through the Contact Me page
Display relevant ads through Google AdSense if approved

I do not sell your information. I do not share your information with anyone except the third-party tools listed above, which have their own privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

GoFinanceTools is not aimed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has sent personal information through this site, please contact me at support@gofinancetools.com and I will delete it.

Links to Other Websites

Some posts on GoFinanceTools may link to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please check their own privacy policies if you visit them.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask what personal information is held about you, ask for it to be deleted, or ask me to stop processing it. To make any of these requests, email me at support@gofinancetools.com.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will update the date at the top of this page. Please check back occasionally if this matters to you.