Privacy Policy for Benefit Reviews

Updated: October 30, 2025
Effective Date: October 30, 2025

Benefit Reviews (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our visitors and users (“you”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable laws.

We are a private educational organization and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government agency.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you visit our website, fill out forms, request information, or otherwise interact with Benefit Reviews.

The categories listed below reflect our practices in the past 12 months.

  • Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address, and postal address.
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, search activity, and interactions with our website or emails.
  • Professional Information: Employment title, employer type (federal, state, local, or private), and similar context you provide.
  • Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from IP address for compliance and marketing analytics.
  • Form Submissions: Information you voluntarily submit through contact, guide download, or consultation request forms.

Sources of Information: We collect personal data directly from you (form submissions, email, phone), automatically through your device (cookies and analytics tools), and from service providers that help operate our website.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as financial account numbers, biometric data, or precise geolocation) unless expressly provided by you for a specific purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our educational services.
  • Respond to inquiries or requests you submit.
  • Deliver digital materials, guides, or communications you request.
  • Personalize your website experience and content.
  • Analyze website traffic and performance.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or “share” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. Any third-party analytics or service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot) are used strictly for service delivery and operational purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BenefitReviews uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance your experience and measure performance.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site operation and form submission.
  • Analytics Cookies: Measure site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your choices, such as form data or region.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect certain site features.

4. How We Share Information

We only share your personal information in the following limited cases:

  • With Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics vendors, and email delivery services that act on our behalf and under contract.
  • For Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or government request.
  • With Your Consent: When you direct us to share your information with a partner or advisor.

We have not sold or shared personal information in the preceding 12 months.

5. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

  • Know: Request a copy of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Opt-Out: Decline any sale or sharing of personal information (we currently do not sell or share).
  • Limit Use of Sensitive Data: You may request we limit use of any sensitive information (though we typically do not collect it).
  • Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination or changes to service quality.

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@benefitreviews.com or complete our Privacy Request Form (linked in the footer of our website). We will verify your identity before processing requests.

Appeal Process: If we deny your request, you may appeal by emailing privacy@benefitreviews.com with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject line.

You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

6. Data Retention

We retain each category of personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it in accordance with 11 CCR §7011(e)(6).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. You use our site at your own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., government resources or educational partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. International Visitors

Our website is intended for U.S. audiences. If you access it from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, privacy concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Benefit Reviews Privacy Office
Email: Chris@benefitreviews.com
or 
Mail: BenefitReviews, Attn: Privacy Officer
425 Austin Ave #2108 Waco, TX 76701

Accessibility: This Privacy Policy is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA).

 

Disclaimer

Benefit Reviews is a private company and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the U.S. Government or any federal agency.