The short version
We collect minimal information, we do not sell it, and we tell you plainly when a link on this site may earn us a commission. The longer version is below.
Who we are
The Quiet Account is an independent blog published at TheQuietAccount.com. We cover financial fraud, elder financial abuse, and account security. You can reach us at contact@thequietaccount.com.
Information we collect
When you visit the site We use standard analytics tools to understand how visitors find and use this site. This may include your general location, the device and browser you are using, which pages you visited, and how long you spent on them. This information is aggregate and anonymous. We do not know who you are from analytics data.
When you contact us If you send us an email at contact@thequietaccount.com, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message. We use that information only to respond to you. We do not add you to any list without your explicit consent.
Cookies This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for basic site functionality and analytics. If we run advertising or affiliate tracking, those third-party services may place their own cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not work correctly if you do.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on The Quiet Account are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We participate in affiliate programs including, but not limited to, programs offered by identity protection services, credit monitoring platforms, account security tools, and financial safety products. Specific partnerships are disclosed within the articles where those links appear.
We link only to products and services we believe are genuinely useful to our readers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or the way we report on fraud cases.
This disclosure is made in accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, 16 CFR Part 255.
Third-party services
This site may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- WordPress.com / self-hosted WordPress — site platform
- Affiliate networks — commission tracking on product links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites we link to.
Data retention and security
We do not store personal data beyond what is necessary to operate this site and respond to inquiries. We take reasonable steps to protect any information you share with us, but no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
Your rights
If you are located in the European Union or California, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To make any such request, contact us at contact@thequietaccount.com and we will respond within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Questions
If you have any questions about this policy, write to us at contact@thequietaccount.com.