Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

At govfreetablet.net, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. As an educational resource helping users navigate federal benefits, we adhere to a strict policy of data minimization.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and your rights under 2026 consumer data protection laws.

                Core Commitment: Data Minimization

                We do NOT collect, store, or process sensitive personal identification numbers. To be
                explicit:
                We do NOT collect Social Security Numbers (SSN).
We do NOT collect Medical Records or Medicaid IDs.
We do NOT collect full Financial Statements or Tax Returns.

            

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the limited usage data necessary to provide our educational tools:

Geographic Data: We may collect your Zip Code or State selection to power our "Coverage Map" tool and display relevant local providers.
Benefit Interests: Through our Eligibility Calculator, we may collect anonymous data on which programs you are interested in (e.g., "SNAP" or "Pell Grant") to display the correct qualification criteria.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device type to ensure our website renders correctly on your specific screen (Mobile vs. Desktop).

2. Your Rights (2026 Consumer Standards)

In accordance with updated digital privacy regulations effective 2026, you retain full control over your digital footprint on our site:

Right to Know: You have the right to request a copy of the specific categories of data we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sharing of your personal information. As we do not sell data to data brokers, this mostly applies to analytical cookies.

3. Third-Party Redirection

Our website acts as a bridge. We provide information and then guide you to external, official sources to complete your application. Please be aware:

When you click "Apply Now" or "Check Status," you are often redirected to:

The National Verifier (USAC.org) - A federal government website.
Service Provider Portals (e.g., AirTalk Wireless, StandUp Wireless) - Private company websites.

Once you leave govfreetablet.net, our Privacy Policy no longer applies. These third-party entities are responsible for the collection and security of the sensitive data (like SSNs) required for your application. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

4. Cookie Policy

We use cookies solely for site functionality and analytics:

Functionality Cookies: These allow our "State Selector" tool to remember your choice (e.g., "California") so you don't have to re-select it if you refresh the page.
Analytics Cookies: We use aggregated, anonymized tools to see which pages are most popular (e.g., "How many users visited the EBT Guide?"). This helps us write better content.

5. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect the limited data we handle:

SSL Encryption: All interactions with our website are protected by 256-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, indicated by the lock icon in your browser address bar.
No Database Storage: Since we do not require user accounts or logins, we do not maintain a user database vulnerable to large-scale credential leaks.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Compliance team at:

Email: privacy@govfreetablet.net