Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
Overview
FinanceSheep ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at financesheep.com. This page explains what information we collect when you use the site, how we use it, and what rights you have over that information.
The short version: FinanceSheep is a free tool. We do not require an account. We collect standard analytics data to understand how the site is being used, and we show ads to support the site. We do not sell your personal information.
Information we collect
Usage data
When you visit FinanceSheep, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is used to understand how the site is being used and to improve the experience.
Calculator inputs
Numbers and expressions you enter into the calculators are processed locally in your browser. We do not collect or store the specific values you enter into the calculators.
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns. Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense and allow Google to serve relevant ads. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information on how Google uses data, see Google's privacy policy.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Understand which topics and features are most useful
- Diagnose technical problems
- Show relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
Advertising
FinanceSheep displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
Third-party services
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics and Google AdSense to display advertisements. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use data collected. We do not control these third parties.
Data retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. You may request deletion of any personal data associated with your use of the site by contacting us.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Children's privacy
FinanceSheep is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, please use our contact form.