Effective Date: September 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information HonestCredit.org processes, why we use it, and what choices you have.
Who Operates HonestCredit.org
HonestCredit.org is operated by BoostMedia.
Email: info(at)honestcredit(dot)org
Information We Process
Website Operation and Security
Our hosting and security systems may process technical information such as your IP address, browser or device information, requested pages, timestamps, and error or security events. We use this information to operate, protect, and troubleshoot the website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand website traffic and how visitors interact with our content.
Google Analytics may process information such as page views, site interactions, browser and device information, referral information, approximate location, and pseudonymous identifiers.
Analytics cookies are optional. Depending on your cookie preferences, you can disable Analytics cookies through our cookie banner and manage your choices using the available cookie preference controls.
Cookie Preferences
We use WPConsent to manage cookie preferences and remember the choices you make.
You can change or withdraw your cookie choice at any time using the Cookie Settings link on HonestCredit.org.
Information You Send to Us
If you contact us by email or through another feature on the site, we use the information you provide to respond to your request.
Please do not send passwords, Social Security numbers, payment-card details, bank-account credentials, or other sensitive information that is not necessary for us to respond.
Why We Use Information
We process information to:
- Operate and secure HonestCredit.org
- Measure website traffic and improve our content
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Respond to messages and requests
- Meet applicable legal obligations
Service Providers
We may use service providers to help operate HonestCredit.org, including website hosting and security providers, Google Analytics, and WPConsent.
These providers may process information according to their own terms, privacy policies, and legal obligations.
Cookies
Our Cookie Policy explains which cookies and services are currently used and how you can manage them.
Data Retention
We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was processed.
Our current Google Analytics 4 user-level event-data retention setting is up to 14 months. Technical and security logs may be kept for a shorter or longer period when reasonably necessary for security, troubleshooting, or legal reasons.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of certain personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To make a privacy request, contact info(at)honestcredit(dot)org. We may need to verify your request before acting on it.
Global Privacy Control
HonestCredit.org is configured through WPConsent to recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where applicable.
Children’s Privacy
HonestCredit.org is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to other websites. Those websites have their own privacy practices, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to information they collect after you leave HonestCredit.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, or legal obligations change. The latest version and effective date will appear on this page.
Contact
Email: info(at)honestcredit(dot)org