Privacy Policy
The Expected Value LLC

1) Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to provide, such as messages you send to us, account or access details used for paid tools, and information you enter into site tools or portfolio features.

We also collect technical information automatically, including pages visited, referring pages, approximate device and browser details, IP address information in server logs, and diagnostic events needed to operate and secure the site.

2) Analytics, Cookies, and Local Storage

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic, popular pages, and usage patterns. Google Analytics may set analytics cookies such as _ga and _ga_<container-id> to distinguish visits and maintain session state.

Some account or access features may use essential session cookies, including Patreon-related sessions, to keep you signed in and confirm access. Some tools may use browser local storage to remember interface preferences such as filters. These storage features help the site function and do not process payments directly.

3) How We Use Information

We use information to operate calculators and tools, provide paid access where applicable, maintain security, debug problems, measure site performance, improve content, respond to requests, and comply with legal or operational needs.

4) Third Parties and Sharing

We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the site, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, email or notification providers, and Patreon for access checks. These providers process information according to their own terms and privacy practices.

The site includes marketplace and affiliate links. If you click a third-party link, the destination site or affiliate network may receive information about the click and may set its own cookies or tracking technologies. Their privacy practices are controlled by them, not by The Expected Value.

5) Your Choices

You can control or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect account access or some site features. Google also offers a browser add-on for opting out of Google Analytics measurement at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

You may contact us to request access, correction, deletion, or other privacy help related to information we maintain about you. We will respond as required by applicable law.

6) Retention and Security

We keep information for as long as needed to provide the site, maintain records, resolve issues, protect the service, or meet legal and operational requirements. We use reasonable safeguards, but no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7) Children

The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8) Updates and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy as our site, tools, data sources, or legal obligations change. The updated date above indicates the latest version.

Questions or privacy requests can be sent to contact@theexpectedvalue.com.