Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

    Short version: We collect your email only if you sign up for our free PDF. We use Google Analytics and Google AdSense which use cookies. We never sell your data. You can opt out anytime.
  

Who we are

Veterans Benefits Hub (veteransbenefitshub.com) is an independent website providing free VA disability calculation tools and veterans benefits information. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Information we collect

Email addresses: We collect your email address only when you voluntarily subscribe to receive our free PDF checklist ("27 VA Benefits Most Veterans Don't Know"). This is entirely optional.

Usage data: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site — including pages visited, time on site, geographic region, and device type. This data does not identify you personally.

Cookies: Google Analytics and Google AdSense place cookies on your device. See the "Cookies" section below for details.

How we use your information

To send you the free PDF checklist you requested
To send occasional veterans benefits updates (if subscribed — you can unsubscribe anytime)
To understand how our site is used so we can improve it (via GA4)
To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): Track anonymous usage statistics. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): Used by Google to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out at optout.aboutads.info
Preference cookies: We store your cookie consent choice in your browser's local storage

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/privacy.

Email marketing

If you subscribe to our email list, your email is stored securely. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. We do not send spam. You can request deletion of your email at any time by contacting us.

Data retention

Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google's default settings.

Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of email communications at any time
Opt out of interest-based advertising

California residents: Under CCPA, you have additional rights regarding your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

For any privacy-related questions or requests: contact@veteransbenefitshub.com