Last Updated: May 13, 2025
Frugal Asian Finance treats privacy as a key part of financial well-being. The site collects only the information needed to measure which guides help readers most and to keep pages loading quickly.
No data is ever sold or traded. The sections below explain what we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you can make at any time.
Data We Collect
Every website leaves a small electronic paper trail. When you browse our pages, the server logs basic facts so the content can reach your screen and our team can spot errors.
These facts may include the items in the list that follows.
- IP address and country or state
- Browser, device model, and operating system version
- Page views, clicks, and the time each page stays open
If you type a comment or sign up for the newsletter, you may share your name and email. Optional polls or brief surveys let you tell us, for example, which saving goal matters most. We study those answers only in bulk to learn what topics deserve deeper coverage.
How We Use Your Data
Information you give or that arrives automatically has four main jobs.
First, it lets the system send the weekly newsletter and alerts you about replies to your own comments. Second, analytics show which charts load slowly or which guides need clearer steps.
Third, spam-filtering tools compare new comments with known abuse patterns to keep discussions civil and safe. Fourth, we may share limited details when a court or government order requires it, but only after careful legal review.
No data is used to profile visitors for advertising campaigns, and none is handed to advertisers.
Cookies and Tracking Tools
A cookie is a tiny text file that a site stores in your browser to remember settings between visits.
Our first-party cookies hold preferences such as dark-mode choice and, if you create an account, your login status. Third-party cookies from Google Analytics collect anonymous traffic numbers so we know how many readers finished an article.
You can turn cookies off. The steps below cover the most common browsers.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data → Block Third-Party Cookies.
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Strict.
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and Delete Cookies.
If you disable cookies, the core articles remain accessible, but preference-saving features may not work.
Third-Party Links and Services
Posts sometimes link to budget tools, calculators, charity sites, or product reviews. Clicking those links takes you to another website with its own rules.
We advise reading each partner’s privacy notice. Embedded YouTube videos or social-media buttons may collect viewing data even if you do not press play.
Protecting Your Information
The site runs on SSL/HTTPS, which encrypts data traveling between your device and our server.
Software patches, firewall rules, and scheduled malware scans reduce the risk of intrusion. Access to subscriber lists is limited to the author and verified email-service staff under strict contracts.
If we ever suspect a breach, we will notify affected readers by email and post an alert on the homepage while we investigate and correct the problem.
Your Choices and Rights
You remain in control of your information. The options below outline how.
- Click the “Unsubscribe” link in any newsletter to stop future emails, or adjust browser settings to silence push notifications.
- Email [email protected] to request a copy of, correction to, or deletion of your personal data.
- Use your browser’s privacy settings to clear or block cookies at any time.
Residents of the European Union have rights under the GDPR, including data access and erasure. California residents enjoy similar rights under the CCPA. We honor valid requests from all readers, no matter where they live.
Children’s Privacy
The content on Frugal Asian Finance is written for adults and teens managing their own money. We do not knowingly gather data from children under 13.
If a parent believes we have collected a child’s information by mistake, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect new laws, tools, or site features. The “last updated” date near the top of the page will change when revisions occur.
Significant updates will also appear in a banner on the homepage. Returning visitors are encouraged to review the policy from time to time for the latest details.
Contact Us
Questions or concerns about privacy are welcome. Write to [email protected] for the fastest response.
We aim to reply to every message within five business days.