Privacy Policy

1Who we are

Rewards Maven (“Rewards Maven,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) publishes credit card news, reviews and travel rewards guides at therewardsmaven.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. This policy doesn't limit any rights you have under applicable law.

2Information we collect

Information you give us

We collect information you choose to send us, such as when you fill out our contact form or email us. This can include:

• Your first and last name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• The content of your message and anything else you decide to include

We never ask for your Social Security number, card numbers, bank account details or credit report through this Site. Please don't send them to us.

Information collected automatically

When you browse the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information from your browser or device, including:

• Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, screen size and language settings.
• Usage data: pages you view, links and offers you click, how long you stay, how you scroll, the page that referred you, and the ad that brought you here.
• Approximate location: city, region or country, inferred from your IP address.
• Cookies and similar identifiers: small files and IDs stored in your browser (see Section 5).

Information from partners

Some of our affiliate and advertising partners report back to us when a visit from our Site leads to an action on their site, such as an approved application. These reports usually contain a click or tracking ID, the product, the date and our commission. They do not normally include your name or financial details.

3How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Run, maintain and improve the Site and its content
• Answer your questions and respond to messages you send us
• Understand which articles, reviews and card offers readers find useful
• Credit clicks to partner offers so we can be paid for referrals
• Measure how well our advertising works and show our ads to people who have visited the Site
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, spam and security problems
• Comply with the law and enforce our Terms and Conditions

4How we share information

We share information only as described below:

• Service providers. Companies that help us run the Site, such as our website host (Webflow), analytics providers (Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) and email tools. They handle information under their agreements with us and their own privacy policies.
• Advertising partners. Google Ads receives cookie and device data from the Site so we can measure our campaigns and show ads to past visitors. See Section 6 for how to opt out.
• Affiliate partners and card issuers. When you click an offer, the partner receives information about that click, such as a tracking ID, the page you came from and your browser data, so the referral can be credited to us. If you apply, you give your application information directly to the issuer, not to us.
• Legal and safety reasons. When we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law, subpoena or court order, or is needed to protect the rights, property or safety of Rewards Maven, our readers or others.
• Business transfers. If Rewards Maven is sold, merged or reorganized, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction and will remain subject to this policy.
• With your consent. In any other case where you ask us to or agree to it.

We do not sell personal information for money. Some U.S. state laws treat the use of advertising cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. To the extent our use of Google Ads cookies falls under those definitions, you can opt out as described in Sections 6 and 8.

5Cookies and tracking technologies

Cookies are small text files placed in your browser. We and our partners use cookies, pixels, tags and similar tools for the purposes below.

Microsoft and Google may use the data they collect for their own purposes as described in their policies. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. If you block cookies, parts of the Site may not work as intended.

6Your choices

• Opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Opt out of personalized Google ads at Google Ad Settings, or through the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative.
• Opt out of targeted advertising by emailing info@therewardsmaven.com with the subject line “Opt Out.” Where the law requires, we also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as opt-out requests.
• Do Not Track. There is no common standard for “Do Not Track” browser signals, so the Site does not respond to them.
• Emails. If we ever send you marketing email, every message will include a link to unsubscribe.

7Third-party sites and card offers

The Site links to banks, card issuers, airlines, hotels and other third-party websites. When you click one of these links, you leave Rewards Maven. We don't control those sites and we aren't responsible for their content or privacy practices. Any information you give a card issuer, including on an application, is governed by that issuer's privacy policy. Please read it before you apply.

8Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, including California, New Jersey, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and other U.S. states with consumer privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you and how we use and share it
• Get a copy of your personal information
• Correct information that is inaccurate
• Delete your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, or its use for targeted advertising
• Appeal our decision if we decline your request

To make a request, email info@therewardsmaven.com with the subject line “Privacy Request” and tell us what you'd like us to do. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity or an authorized agent's authority, and we will respond within the time the law requires. We will not treat you differently or charge you more for exercising any of these rights.

If we decline your request, you can appeal by replying to our decision with the subject line “Privacy Appeal.” We will respond within the time the law requires.

9How long we keep information

We keep contact-form messages and emails for as long as needed to respond to you and keep reasonable business records, usually up to three years unless we need them longer for legal reasons. Analytics and advertising data is kept according to our settings with each provider. We delete or anonymize information when we no longer need it.

10Security

We use reasonable measures to protect information, including an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and limited access. No website or transmission is completely secure.

11Children's privacy

The Site is meant for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

12Visitors outside the United States

Rewards Maven is based in the United States and the Site is intended for U.S. residents. If you visit from another country, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

13Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Where the law requires, we will give notice of significant changes.

14Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information? Contact us: