Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Overview

Hard Money Scout ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website hardmoneyscout.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit a form, or interact with features of the Site. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location (city/country level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on those pages
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type and operating system

Cookies and Tracking

We use a local storage identifier (not a tracking cookie) to count unique visitors for internal analytics purposes. This identifier is stored in your browser and is not shared with third parties. You may clear your browser's local storage at any time to reset this identifier.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Understand how visitors use the Site (aggregate analytics)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

The Site embeds content and links from third-party services, including:

  • Google Fonts — fonts served from Google's CDN. Google may collect usage data per its own Privacy Policy.
  • Google Maps — map embeds on lender city pages. Google may collect data per its own Privacy Policy.
  • Lender Websites — when you click a lender's "Visit Website" link, you leave the Site and are subject to that lender's own privacy policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Data Retention

We retain aggregate analytics data for up to 2 years. If you contact us directly, we retain that correspondence for as long as necessary to provide support and comply with legal obligations.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Hard Money Scout
Website: hardmoneyscout.com
Email: info@hardmoneyscout.com