Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information The Millennial Budget collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here. Last updated June 2026.

Who runs this site

The Millennial Budget is a personal finance blog. For any privacy questions, you can reach me at hello@themillennialbudget.com.

Information collected

Most of the site can be read without giving any personal information. Some data is collected automatically by standard web technologies, and some is collected only when you choose to provide it, such as leaving a comment or sending an email.

Automatically collected data may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and how you arrived at the site. If you leave a comment, the name, email, and any details you enter are stored so the comment can be displayed and managed.

Cookies and analytics

This site uses cookies, small files stored by your browser, to help it function and to understand how visitors use it. Analytics tools, including Google Analytics, help me see which content is useful, in aggregate, so I can write better posts. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as well.

Advertising

This site may display advertising from third-party networks now or in the future. Ad partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads and measure performance. Any such partners will have their own privacy policies governing the data they collect.

Affiliate links

Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate programs may use cookies to track referrals. See the Disclosures page for the full explanation.

How information is used

Collected information is used to operate and improve the site, respond to your messages, display and moderate comments, understand traffic patterns, and keep the site secure. Your information is not sold.

Third-party links

Posts often link to other websites. Once you leave this site, its privacy policy no longer applies, and I am not responsible for the practices of those other sites. It is worth reviewing the policies of any site you visit.

Children’s privacy

This site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 13, and it does not knowingly collect information from them.

Your choices

You can browse without leaving personal details, adjust or block cookies in your browser, and ask me to remove a comment or contact-form message you sent. Email me with any request and I will do my best to help.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new date at the top.