Overview
BenefitsMatch ("we," "us," or "our") operates benefitsmatch.net (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our Site.
By using BenefitsMatch, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. We are not affiliated with any government agency. This Site provides general eligibility information only.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our eligibility checker tool, you may voluntarily provide: household size, general income range, state of residence, and general age range or family composition. This is used only to provide eligibility results and is not stored after your session ends.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect: IP address (anonymized), browser type and version, pages visited and time on site, referring website, and device type. This data is collected in aggregate to improve the Site.
Cookies
We use essential cookies (required for the Site to function), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and advertising cookies (Google AdSense). You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use information to display eligibility results, improve the Site, understand user interests, comply with legal obligations, and detect abuse. We do not use your information to make automated decisions affecting your actual benefit eligibility.
Google AdSense & Analytics
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Opt out at Google's Ads Settings or the NAI opt-out page.
Third-Party Links
Our Site links to official government websites and other third-party sites. These have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices.
Data Retention & Security
We do not store eligibility checker inputs beyond your active session. Anonymized analytics data may be retained up to 26 months by Google Analytics. We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
BenefitsMatch is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has submitted information and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
You may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data, opt out of advertising data collection, or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EEA/UK residents). Because we collect minimal data, most requests will confirm we hold no identifiable information about you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time and will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Us
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