Privacy Policy for Money Compass
Last updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 27, 2026. It explains how Money Compass collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit fiscalsteps.com or interact with the website.
General provisions
Money Compass is an informational website that provides beginner-friendly educational content about everyday personal finance. The content on fiscalsteps.com is for general information only and is not personal financial, legal, tax, or investment advice.
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors of fiscalsteps.com and to people who contact Money Compass through any contact form or contact page available on the website. By using the website, you acknowledge that your information may be handled as described in this policy.
Data we collect
Money Compass collects limited information needed to operate the website, understand how visitors use the content, respond to messages, and protect the website from misuse.
You should not submit sensitive financial information, account numbers, passwords, government identification numbers, or detailed personal financial records through the website contact form.
- Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, approximate location derived from technical data, date and time of visit, and general usage activity.
- Information you choose to submit through a contact form, such as your name, message, and any contact details you provide.
- Basic security and server log data that may be generated automatically when you access the website.
Cookies and similar technologies
fiscalsteps.com may use cookies or similar technologies to help the website function, remember basic preferences, measure site traffic, and improve content. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser.
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block some cookies, certain website features or analytics measurements may not work as intended.
Web analytics with Matomo
Money Compass may use Matomo web analytics to understand how visitors use fiscalsteps.com, such as which pages are viewed, how visitors move through the website, and which content is most useful. Matomo helps us improve the clarity, structure, and usefulness of the website.
Depending on the website configuration, Matomo may process data such as IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, visit duration, referral source, and approximate location. We do not use Matomo to provide individual financial recommendations or to make automated decisions about visitors.
Matomo may use cookies or other privacy-conscious measurement methods depending on how analytics is configured on fiscalsteps.com. Where required, visitors may be asked for consent or may be offered a way to opt out of analytics tracking.
Purposes of processing
Money Compass processes information for practical website operation, communication, analytics, improvement, and security purposes. We do not sell personal financial products, and we do not use visitor data to provide individualized financial advice.
- To operate and maintain fiscalsteps.com.
- To publish and improve educational articles, checklists, glossaries, and guides.
- To understand which topics are useful to readers and improve website navigation.
- To respond to messages sent through the contact form or contact page.
- To detect technical issues, prevent abuse, and maintain website security.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
Transfer to third parties
Money Compass may share limited information with trusted service providers that help operate the website, such as hosting providers, security tools, analytics providers, or contact form services. These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services and are expected to protect the information they handle.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, regulation, legal process, or a valid request from public authorities. Money Compass does not sell visitors’ personal information.
Data retention
Money Compass keeps personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Contact form messages may be kept for the time needed to respond and manage follow-up communication. Analytics and technical logs may be retained for a limited period to understand website performance, maintain security, and review trends.
Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the following.
To exercise your rights, please use the contact form or contact page available on fiscalsteps.com. We may need to verify your request before taking action.
- Request access to personal information we may hold about you.
- Ask for correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
- Object to or restrict certain processing where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Request information about how your data is used.
Data security
Money Compass uses reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, server, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are responsible for avoiding the submission of sensitive financial or account information through general website forms.
Children’s privacy
Money Compass is intended for a general audience interested in personal finance education and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through fiscalsteps.com, please contact us through the website contact form or contact page.
External links
fiscalsteps.com may contain links to external websites or resources. Money Compass is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites. You should review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Money Compass may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website features, legal requirements, analytics practices, or operational needs. The updated version will be posted on fiscalsteps.com with a revised last updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Money Compass handles information, please contact us through the contact form or contact page available on fiscalsteps.com.