Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 2025
GoldInvesting.net (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates as an independent educational website providing information and tools related to gold and precious metals investing.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in compliance with:
- The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth);
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union and United Kingdom;
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for U.S. residents; and
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for Canadian users.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to operate our website, improve user experience, and fulfill affiliate partnerships.
Personal Information:
Collected only when voluntarily submitted, such as:
- Name and email address (newsletter or contact forms)
- Any messages you send us directly
Non-Personal and Technical Data:
Automatically collected using cookies, analytics, and server logs:
- IP address (anonymized where required)
- Device type, browser, and referring site
Pages visited and time spent on the site
2. How We Use Information
We may use your information to:
- Deliver newsletters or educational content (with consent)
- Improve website functionality, design, and performance
- Monitor affiliate program performance
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Affiliate Links and Third Parties
GoldInvesting.net participates in affiliate programs with select gold investment and precious metal companies.
If you click a referral link, a third-party cookie may track your visit for commission purposes.
We do not control the data collected by third-party sites and encourage you to review each partner’s privacy policy before submitting personal information.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember preferences, and measure performance.
We use services such as Google Analytics, TradingView, and Metals.live API for live price data and tracking.
You can disable or manage cookies via your browser or the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link in our footer.
5. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure, including:
- HTTPS encryption across all pages
- Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only
Secure storage using GDPR and CCPA-compliant data centers
6. International Data Transfers
As an international website, data may be processed in locations outside your country of residence.
All transfers comply with applicable laws and include standard contractual safeguards.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may:
- Request access to or correction of your personal data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@goldinvesting.net
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill its purpose or meet legal obligations.
Non-personal data (analytics, cookies) is kept for standard durations (26 months or less).
9. Children’s Privacy
GoldInvesting.net is not directed toward children under18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page with a new effective date.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests:
contactus@goldinvesting.net