Overview
BenefitsMatch ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at this domain (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 information such as:
- Household size
- General income range
- State of residence
- General age range or family composition
This information is used only to provide you with eligibility results and is not stored on our servers after your session ends.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
This data is collected in aggregate and used only to improve the Site's performance and content.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Display personalized benefit eligibility results
- Improve and optimize the Site's content and user experience
- Understand which programs and states users are most interested in
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the Site
We do not use your information to make automated decisions that affect your actual eligibility for government benefits. Always apply directly through the official government agency.
Google AdSense & Analytics
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data using cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to official government websites and other third-party sites (such as state benefits portals). These sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Data Retention & Security
We do not store the eligibility checker inputs you provide beyond your active session. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months by Google Analytics, consistent with Google's data retention settings.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
BenefitsMatch is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of data collection for advertising purposes
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EEA/UK residents)
Because we collect minimal personal data and do not store eligibility checker inputs, most requests will result in confirmation that we hold no identifiable data about you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: