Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Dividend Engines ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website dividendengines.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources)
- Name (if provided during newsletter signup)
- Any information you include in communications you send to us
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Referring website or source
- Device type and screen resolution
- Calculator usage patterns and interactions
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and calculators
- To send you newsletters and email communications you have opted into
- To analyze usage trends and improve our Site, calculators, and content
- To understand how visitors interact with our tools and resources
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site uses the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they visited before coming to our Site.
- PostHog: We use PostHog for product analytics to understand user behavior, improve our calculators, and optimize the user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click on affiliate links on our Site, third-party affiliate networks may place cookies on your device to track referrals. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate network's privacy policies.
- Essential Cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
For more information about how we use cookies and how to manage your preferences, please visit our Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Their privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- ConvertKit (Kit): Email marketing platform used to manage our newsletter. Their privacy policy is available at convertkit.com/privacy.
- Affiliate Networks: We participate in affiliate programs with various brokerage and financial service providers. When you click an affiliate link, you may be subject to that partner's privacy policy.
- Vercel: Our Site is hosted on Vercel. Their privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Email subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at support@dividendengines.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email we send.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@dividendengines.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@dividendengines.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: