Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how BridgeToRetired.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at bridgetoretired.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you submit your email address to receive our free Bridge Planner or newsletter, we collect that email address. We do not collect your name, address, payment information, or any other personal details unless you voluntarily provide them.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we may collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content.
Cookies and tracking: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you the Bridge Planner spreadsheet and any other resources you requested
- Send periodic email newsletters and updates about early retirement planning (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Analyze and improve the Site's content and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
3. Email Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletter or download the Bridge Planner, you consent to receive email communications from us. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time and we will remove you from our list promptly. We use Resend (resend.com) to deliver emails. Your email address is shared with Resend solely for the purpose of sending you communications you have requested.
4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to a third-party website. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. Third-party services we link to (such as Empower, Boldin, M1 Finance, and others) have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use your information.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These services may collect information about your visits using cookies and similar technologies. The information generated is used to compile reports on Site activity. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our communications. If you unsubscribe, we will remove your email from our active mailing list. We may retain anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes indefinitely.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@bridgetoretired.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@bridgetoretired.com.