Who we are
Our website address is: https://benefitsweekly.com
At Benefits Weekly, we care about your privacy. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you stay in control.
What We Collect and Why
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Newsletter sign-ups and contact forms: If you sign up for our newsletter or send us a message, we’ll collect the info you provide (like your name, email, or company) so we can get back to you.
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Text message opt-in: If you choose to receive updates or alerts by text, we’ll collect your phone number to send the messages you’ve requested. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” or following the instructions in the message.
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Sponsor requests: Sometimes, you’ll see forms offering more info about a sponsor’s product or service. If you fill one out, we’ll share your details with that sponsor so they can follow up. That’s the only time we share your information—and it’s always optional.
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Comments (when enabled): If you leave a comment, we collect the info you type in, plus your IP address and browser info to help stop spam. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email may be sent to check if you have an account. If so, your profile picture may appear next to your comment.
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Media uploads (when enabled): Please avoid uploading photos with location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors could download and see that info.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to make the site run smoothly and to understand how people use it:
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If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name and email in a cookie so you don’t have to re-type it next time.
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If you create an account (future feature), cookies will remember your login and display settings.
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We may use analytics cookies to see how people interact with the site so we can improve it.
Your Choice: You can block cookies in your browser anytime.
Embedded Content
Sometimes our articles include videos, images, or other content from outside websites. This works just like if you visited those sites directly—they may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content.
How Long We Keep Things
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Comments: Stay on the site (with metadata) indefinitely so follow-ups can be recognized automatically.
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Accounts: If you create an account (in the future), you’ll be able to view, edit, or delete your info anytime. Admins can also see and manage this information.
Your Choices
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Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
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Text messages: If you’ve opted in to text messages, you can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” or following the instructions in the message.
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Cookies: You can block cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked by analytics.
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Data requests: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you or ask us to delete it (except where we need to keep it for legal reasons).
Who We Share Data With
We don’t sell or share your personal information with outside vendors, advertisers, or sponsors.
The only exception: if you choose to fill out a form asking for more details about a sponsor’s product or service, we’ll share your info with that sponsor so they can follow up. Completing that form is completely optional.
Children’s Privacy
Our content is for adults, not kids. We don’t knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.
Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll update the “last revised” date at the top of this page.