DATA
Privacy
The Budget Archive is an educational resource dedicated to teaching. Our commitment is clear: we do not collect or exploit your personal or financial information.
Privacy by Design
We do not collect bank login details, account numbers, or transaction histories. We do not offer any software synchronization features.
01. Information We Collect
Technical Data
When you access the Archive, we automatically gather standard server log information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This data is solely used to maintain site security, ensure technical reliability, and support platform upkeep.
The "Zero Access" Guarantee
The Budget Archive does not connect to or access your bank accounts in any way. We never store or view your YNAB data, login credentials, or financial balances. Our content is strictly educational and descriptive.
03. Form Processing & Subscriptions
Contact Desk Inquiries
When you submit our "Transmit Data" form on the About page or reach out via email, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used exclusively to address your editorial or technical questions.
Monthly Newsletter
If you subscribe to our "Stay Informed" newsletter via the footer, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe anytime through the link included in every update.
04. Third-Party Infrastructure
To provide a smooth educational experience, we rely on a small set of trusted service providers. These services handle data only as needed to perform their specific roles:
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LandingHero AI: Supports our form management and educational assistant widget.
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Google Fonts: Delivers the typography used in our editorial design.
05. Data Retention & Your Rights
Technical logs are stored for 30 days. Subscription details remain until you unsubscribe. Editorial correspondence is kept for 12 months to maintain continuity.
Request Data Deletion
You have the right to access or request deletion of any personal data we hold. To do so, please contact our Privacy Desk with the subject "Privacy Request."
Policy Governance
This policy is reviewed annually to ensure alignment with our practices. We do not sell user data or use educational history for financial profiling.
PRIVACY BY DESIGN • NO FINANCIAL DATA COLLECTION • NO BANK LINKING • INDEPENDENT EDUCATION • SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE • TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE • PRIVACY BY DESIGN
PRIVACY BY DESIGN • NO FINANCIAL DATA COLLECTION • NO BANK LINKING • INDEPENDENT EDUCATION • SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE • TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE • PRIVACY BY DESIGN