Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
BenefitScore ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Benefit Score calculator, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Demographic information (age, household size, location)
- Financial information (income range, employment status)
- Health-related information relevant to benefit eligibility
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Calculating your Benefit Score and providing personalized results
- Connecting you with relevant benefit programs and resources
- Improving our services and user experience
- Communicating with you about our services
- Complying with legal obligations
- Marketing and advertising purposes (with your consent where required)
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf
- Business Partners: Companies that offer products or services that may interest you
- Advertising Partners: For targeted advertising purposes
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Analyze website traffic and performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please visit our "Do Not Sell My Information" page or contact us using the information below.
Virginia Residents (VCDPA)
If you are a Virginia resident, you have the right to:
- Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
- Delete your personal data
- Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format
- Opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data
Colorado Residents (CPA)
If you are a Colorado resident, you have similar rights to those described above for Virginia residents, including the right to opt-out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
BenefitScore
Email: privacy@benefitscore.org
⚠️ Important Notice: This content is provided as a general guide and is not an official source. We are not affiliated with the government. We make no guarantees regarding eligibility, accuracy, or completeness of the information provided; always verify with official government sources.
Any statements regarding eligibility or qualification are based solely on publicly available information and resources. Please verify all details with official government sources, as we cannot guarantee accuracy or eligibility. We do not provide benefits, nor do we process applications. All claims and applications must be submitted through official government channels.