Short version: We do not sell your information. We do not share it with advertisers. We use cookies to show ads and understand how people use our site. You can opt out any time.
1. Who we are
CaregiverBenefits.org is an independent information website for family caregivers in the United States. We are not a government agency. We are not connected to Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, or any state program.
When this policy says "we," "us," or "our," it means CaregiverBenefits.org.
2. What information we collect
Information you give us
If you sign up for our email newsletter, we collect your email address. If you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address, and whatever you write in the message. We only use this to reply to you.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, your browser automatically shares certain information with us and with third-party services like Google Analytics. This includes:
- Your general location (city or state level — not your home address)
- What type of device and browser you are using
- Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- What website you came from before visiting us
We use this information to understand what guides are most helpful so we can make the site better. We cannot identify you personally from this information.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Reply to your messages and questions
- Send the newsletter you signed up for
- Understand what guides are most helpful
- Show relevant ads through Google AdSense
- Improve the site over time
We never sell your information to anyone. We never share your email address with advertisers or third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Google AdSense and ads
We display ads on this site through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your past visits to this site and other websites. This is called "interest-based advertising" or "personalized advertising."
We want to be clear: the ads that appear on this site are chosen by Google, not by us. We do not control which specific ads you see. We do not share your personal information with advertisers.
You can opt out of personalized ads at any time by visiting: www.google.com/settings/ads
You can also visit aboutads.info/choices to learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files saved on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (like your state)
- Understand how people use our site (via Google Analytics)
- Show ads through Google AdSense
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. Some parts of the site may not work as well if you do.
We do not use cookies to track you across other websites for our own advertising purposes.
6. Affiliate links
Some pages on this site include affiliate links. This means if you click a link and buy a product or sign up for a service, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
We always say clearly when a link is an affiliate link. We only link to products and services we have researched and believe are genuinely useful for caregivers.
Common affiliate programs we use include Amazon Associates, medical alert company programs, and legal service referrals. Affiliate income helps us keep this site free for everyone.
7. Email list
If you sign up for our newsletter, we will email you our free caregiver guide and occasional updates about new programs and guides. We use a third-party email service to send these. They follow strict privacy rules and do not sell your information.
You can unsubscribe any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send you. We will remove you right away.
8. Other companies on our site
We use these third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — tracks how visitors use the site. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — shows ads on the site. Google Privacy Policy
- Email provider — manages our newsletter list.
We do not share your personal information with these companies beyond what is needed to run the site.
9. Children under 13
This site is for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13 years old. If you believe a child has given us information, please contact us and we will delete it right away.
10. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights about your personal information. These include:
- The right to ask what information we have about you
- The right to ask us to delete your information
- The right to ask us to correct wrong information
- The right to opt out of the sale of your information (we do not sell it, but you have the right to ask)
To use any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. We will not make big changes without giving you notice through the site or by email if we have it.
12. How to contact us
Questions about this policy? Contact us through our contact page. We will reply within 2 business days.