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Privacy policy

Privacy, clearly explained.

You can browse state standards and download public datasets without creating an account or giving us your name or email address.

Effective September 19, 2026

Our approach

Personal Finance Standards is an independent resource maintained by Lyfe Course. We collect only the information needed to operate, understand, and improve the site or respond when you contact us.

Information we collect

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting and security providers may receive technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, requested pages, referring page, and the date and time of a request. This information is generally used to deliver the site, maintain security, and diagnose technical problems.

Analytics

The site does not load analytics, advertising, tag-manager, session-recording, or social-tracking scripts. Core browsing, state search, downloads, and navigation do not depend on tracking services.

Correction submissions

The correction form prepares an email in your own email application. The website does not transmit or store the form contents. If you send that email, we receive the information you choose to include through our email provider.

How we use information

We may use information to:

  • Provide, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website.
  • Understand which pages and resources are useful to visitors.
  • Review corrections and supporting sources.
  • Respond to questions or requests.
  • Improve the site’s research, navigation, and accessibility.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of the site, Lyfe Course, and others.

We do not sell personal information. We do not use correction submissions to add visitors to marketing lists.

When information is shared

Our website hosting and security providers may process limited technical request information to deliver and protect the site. The site does not share visitor activity with analytics, advertising, CAPTCHA, or form-delivery services.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, investigate abuse or security issues, or protect legal rights. If the site or Lyfe Course is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, relevant information may transfer as part of that transaction subject to applicable law.

Cookies and analytics

The site does not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party tracking pixels. No account or cookie is required to view state records, search the directory, use filters, or download the public datasets.

Data retention

We keep correction emails and related correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary to review the issue, maintain an accurate research record, respond to follow-up questions, and meet legal or operational requirements. Hosting and security logs are retained according to the hosting provider’s operational settings.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect information. No website, email system, or transmission method is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the correction form.

Children’s privacy

This site provides general educational-policy information and is not designed to collect personal information from children under 13. Visitors can use the site without an account. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so we can review and delete it when appropriate.

Your choices

  • You may browse the site without submitting the correction form.
  • You may block or delete cookies using your browser controls.
  • You may block cookies and third-party requests without losing access to core site content.
  • You may contact us to ask about, correct, or request deletion of personal information you submitted directly to us, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the site, its service providers, or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material revisions are published.

Contact us

Questions or requests about this policy can be sent to admin@lyfecourse.com.