Last updated: AUGUST 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how [SITE NAME] (“we,” “us,” or “our”), which operates the website https://soundmoneyguide.com collects, uses, and protects information about visitors (“you”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are (Data Controller)
SOUNDMONEYGUIDE.COM is an independent financial-information website. The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
- Owner: LAIA BENET BROTONS
- Tax ID (NIF/CIF): 45857871-B
- Registered address: Carrer Roger de Llúria 119 2-4a, 08223 – Spain
- Email: laiabebro@gmail.com
We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Spanish data-protection law (LOPDGDD, Ley Orgánica 3/2018), as well as applicable U.S. state privacy laws for our U.S. visitors.
Information we collect
Information you provide. When you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or comment, you may provide your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates/times of visits. See our [Cookie Policy] for details.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account numbers, or account credentials. Please do not send us such information.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
- respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
- send updates or newsletters where you have requested them;
- measure and analyze traffic and usage (analytics);
- display advertising, including personalized advertising where permitted; and
- detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
Legal bases for processing (GDPR)
Under the GDPR we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — for non-essential cookies, analytics, personalized advertising, and sending you a newsletter. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) — to operate, secure, and improve the Site and to understand aggregate usage, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Compliance with a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) — where we must retain or disclose data to comply with the law.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to the Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings ([https://www.google.com/settings/ads]).
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting [https://www.aboutads.info/choices] or [https://optout.networkadvertising.org].
Third-party vendors and ad networks may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your activities on this and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising based upon your interests.
Analytics
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services may set cookies and process usage data on our behalf. You can learn about Google’s practices at [https://policies.google.com/privacy] and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on ([https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout]).
Affiliate links
Some pages contain affiliate links. If you click one and take an action (such as opening an account), we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not affect our editorial analysis. See the disclosure on relevant articles and our [Disclaimer / Legal Notice].
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information:
- with service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, advertising, email delivery);
- to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request; and
- to protect the rights, property, or safety of soundmoneyguide.com, our users, or others.
Your rights under the GDPR (EU/EEA)
You have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request rectification of inaccurate data;
- request erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
- request restriction of processing;
- data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format);
- object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing; and
- withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
To exercise these rights, email at laiabebro@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, AEPD — [https://www.aepd.es]) or your local supervisory authority.
International data transfers
We operate from Spain, and some of our service providers (for example, Google for advertising and analytics) may process data in the United States or other countries outside the EEA. Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Your privacy rights (U.S.)
California residents (CCPA/CPRA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including certain uses of advertising cookies). We do not sell personal information for money; to opt out of interest-based advertising, use the ad-choices links above. To exercise your rights, email privacy@soundmoneyguide.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
Other U.S. states. Depending on your state of residence, you may have similar rights to access, delete, or correct your information, and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us to exercise any available rights.
Children’s privacy (COPPA)
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Data retention and security
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
International visitors
The Site is operated from Spain (EU) and serves a primarily U.S. audience. If you access it from another country, you understand your information may be processed in Spain, the United States, and other countries where our service providers operate, subject to the safeguards described in “International data transfers” above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
Contact us
Questions about this policy? Email privacy@soundmoneyguide.com or use our Contact page.