Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how NetWorthWizard (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and tools.
Quick Summary
- Calculator inputs: processed locally in your browser. We don’t ask you to create an account.
- Cookies: may be used for analytics and advertising (e.g., Google AdSense).
- Third parties: ad and analytics partners may collect data via cookies/identifiers.
- Your choices: you can manage cookies and opt out of personalized ads.
1) Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
NetWorthWizard does not require registration. You may enter values into our calculators (e.g., salary, mortgage amount). By default, we do not store these values on our servers.
b) Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may collect limited technical information automatically, such as:
- IP address (often processed in aggregated/shortened form by analytics tools)
- Device and browser type
- Pages visited and interaction events
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
- Referring URL and timestamps
2) Cookies, Advertising & Google AdSense
We may display ads using third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, and show more relevant advertising.
Personalized ads
Depending on your location and settings, you may see personalized ads. You can manage ad personalization in your Google account and opt out of some personalized ads through industry opt-out tools.
Note: We do not control third-party cookies directly. You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.
3) Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are most popular), improve usability, and maintain site performance. Analytics data is typically aggregated and used to improve the website.
- We use analytics to improve content and user experience.
- We do not sell your personal information.
4) How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate and maintain the website and tools
- Improve performance, UX, and content quality
- Measure and optimize advertising performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
5) Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors)
If you are located in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: improving the site, ensuring security, and measuring performance.
- Consent: where required for cookies and personalized advertising.
Cookie consent requirements vary by jurisdiction and implementation. Where applicable, you can manage cookie preferences through your browser or consent tools on the site (if enabled).
6) Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal information, including:
- Access, correction, or deletion of personal data
- Objection or restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Opt-out of certain data uses (including ad personalization where applicable)
To exercise rights, contact us via the contact page. We may need to verify your request.
7) Data Retention
We aim to retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Analytics and advertising partners may retain data according to their own policies.
8) Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review the privacy policies of those sites.
9) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
10) Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our contact page.