Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 May 2026.

This Privacy Policy explains how FinanceGora (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit financegora.com/ (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Who we are

FinanceGora is an independent publication about Windows Phone and Lumia devices. For any privacy-related question, contact us at [email protected].

Information we collect

Information you provide

When you use our contact form or email us, we collect the name, email address, and message content you submit, solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical data when you browse, including your IP address (often truncated/anonymized), browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

How we use information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
  • To respond to your messages and inquiries.
  • To analyze traffic and understand which guides are most useful.
  • To display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, and abuse.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

  • Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie and the Google advertising cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites on the internet.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this Site. We use this information only to improve the Site. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you but not your name or other identifying information.

Cookies

We use cookies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and serve advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality. See our full Cookie Policy for details and categories.

Legal bases (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: your consent (for non-essential cookies and advertising), our legitimate interests (operating and improving the Site, securing it against abuse), and to take steps at your request (responding to your inquiries). Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, to object to processing, to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. California residents (under the CCPA/CPRA) have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell your personal information for money. To exercise any right, email [email protected].

Data retention

We retain contact-form messages only as long as needed to handle your inquiry and any follow-up. Aggregated analytics data may be retained in anonymized form. Advertising cookies are retained according to the respective vendor’s policies.

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-party links

Our guides link to third-party websites and tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted, and we will update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].