Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how WEB STIR STUDIO dba RetireMapper ("we," "us," or "our"), based in British Columbia, Canada, collects, uses, and handles information when you use our website at retiremapper.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information you provide. When you choose to generate a report, you provide your email address. This is the only personal information we ask for directly. We do not require you to create an account or provide your name, address, or payment card details.

Payment information. Payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment card details at any time. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.

Wizard preferences. Your wizard answers (such as budget, preferred metrics, and language preferences) are stored locally in your browser using cookies. These are not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to generate a report.

Technical information. When you generate a report or submit a contact form, we may log your IP address and browser user agent for security and abuse prevention purposes. This information is stored in our database alongside your report record.

Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate and deliver your personalised retirement destination report
• Send you your report link by email
• Respond to contact form submissions
• Detect and prevent abuse of the report generation system
• Understand how the Site is used and improve it over time

We may also contact you in the future with information about RetireMapper updates, new features, or relevant offers. You can opt out of such communications at any time by replying to any email we send or by contacting us via the Contact page.

Your email address, IP address, and report metadata are stored in a secured database hosted on servers in the United States. Report files are stored indefinitely so that you can access your report at any time via your permanent report link. Database records are retained for our internal records and abuse prevention purposes.

We take reasonable technical measures to protect your information, but no method of storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Stripe - to process your payment. Only the information necessary to complete your transaction is shared.
• Google Analytics - aggregated, anonymised usage data only.
• Legal requirements - if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

If you apply to the RetireMapper affiliate program, we collect the information you submit via the application form, including your name, email address, website, niche, country, and audience size. This information is used solely to evaluate your application and communicate with you about the program. It is not shared with third parties.

Affiliates are issued unique discount codes for use with their audiences. We record when a discount code is redeemed at checkout, but affiliates do not receive access to any customer information, including email addresses or purchase details.

Affiliate application data is retained for as long as the affiliate relationship is active or under consideration, and for a reasonable period thereafter for our records.

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

We use cookies solely to save your wizard preferences locally in your browser. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies beyond Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so will prevent your wizard answers from being saved between visits.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us via the Contact page.

WEB STIR STUDIO dba RetireMapper
British Columbia, Canada