Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 8, 2026
My Finances Guru (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website myfinancesguru.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
My Finances Guru is a Canadian personal finance blog that publishes educational articles, guides, and tools. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at myfinancesguru@gmail.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us
We collect information you choose to provide, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out our contact form, or leave a comment. This may include your name and email address.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, the site you came from, and the dates and times of your visits. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To send you our newsletter or respond to your enquiries, where you have asked us to
- To understand how visitors use the Site through analytics
- To display relevant advertising through third-party ad partners
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse
Advertising and third-party cookies
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site.
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the Site.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at google.com/settings/ads, or opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
Third-party ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to measure ad performance and personalise the ads you see. We do not control these third-party technologies, and their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how the Site is used. These services collect information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used before arriving. We use this information only to improve the Site.
Affiliate and third-party links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we could earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising partners), and we may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
Your rights (Canada)
In accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial law, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, to ask us to correct it, and to withdraw your consent to our use of it. To make a request, contact us at myfinancesguru@gmail.com. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in each message.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Consent
By using the Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and we will update the “Last updated” date above.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at myfinancesguru@gmail.com.
