Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use The Retirement Strategy Platform. It applies to visitors to our websites, registered users of our Platform, and prospective users who interact with us before creating an account.
This Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy and data protection laws, including state consumer privacy laws (such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others) to the extent they apply to our operations and data practices.
Contents
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- How We Share Your Information
- Your Privacy Rights
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
- Data Retention and Security
- Children and Minors
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
This may include:
- Account and contact information: Name, email address, username, password, mailing address, and phone number (if provided)
- Profile and demographic information: Age or age range, employment or career stage, high-level financial status indicators, and general health self-assessments
- Assessment and reflection data: Responses to the six-dimension assessment, written reflections, journal entries, and audio or video content you voluntarily record or upload
- Communications with us: Support inquiries, feedback, surveys, and responses to research or beta testing programs
- Billing and payment information: Payment card information processed by our payment processor, billing address, and transaction history
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:
- Device and usage information: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, pages or screens viewed, links clicked, time spent, and timestamps of logins and key activities
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember preferences, keep you logged in, analyze usage, and support security and fraud prevention
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
1.3 Inferred and Derived Data
We generate additional information based on:
- Your assessment responses and reflections
- Completion of suggested tasks or experiments
- Engagement patterns (frequency and duration of use)
- Language and sentiment analysis of your entries
This includes engagement metrics, approximate classification of your retirement readiness dimensions, and coaching segments used internally to tailor content. This processing is described in detail in our Consent to Behavioral Data Processing.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve the Platform
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver the six-dimension assessment and ongoing AI coaching
- Personalize prompts, suggestions, and content
- Maintain and improve the functionality, security, and performance
2.2 To Communicate With You
- Send service-related emails (account notifications, security alerts)
- Respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests
- Provide educational materials and optional newsletters
2.3 To Conduct Analytics and Research
- Analyze usage patterns to understand user interactions
- Evaluate and improve AI performance and coaching methodologies
- Develop aggregated insights for internal use
2.4 To Build and Use the Pattern Library
- Create de-identified, aggregated data sets to enhance our models
- Support statistical analyses, benchmarking, and internal research
- Inform future product development
2.5 For Security, Compliance, and Legal Purposes
- Protect the security and integrity of the Platform
- Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Enforce our Terms and other agreements
3. Legal Bases for Processing
Although U.S. privacy law generally does not require a specific legal basis in the same way as some international laws, we align our practices with the following principles:
- Consent: For behavioral data processing, certain cookies, and Pattern Library contributions
- Contract: To provide the Platform and fulfill our obligations under the Terms of Service
- Legitimate Interests: For security, fraud prevention, product improvement, and internal analytics
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, such as data breach notification laws and tax laws
Where state law requires explicit consent for particular processing activities (such as sensitive data processing or certain profiling), we will obtain your consent in the manner required by that law.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share your information as described below:
4.1 Service Providers
We share personal information with trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Cloud hosting and data storage providers
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
- Email and communication service providers
- Security and fraud detection vendors
4.2 Legal Requirements and Compliance
We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, legal process (such as a subpoena), or where we have a good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or protect your safety.
4.3 De-Identified and Aggregated Data
We may share de-identified, aggregated data with third parties for research, benchmarking, and product development purposes. This data cannot reasonably identify you. This practice is governed by your Consent to De-Identified Data Use (Pattern Library).
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are acquired, merged, or sell substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice to you in accordance with applicable law.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal or security reasons)
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain data processing activities, such as behavioral data processing or marketing communications
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@theretirementstrategy.ai. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within the timeframes required by law, typically 30-45 days.
California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have specific rights regarding your personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. For more information, contact us at the email address above.
Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut Residents: Similar rights may apply under your state's consumer privacy laws. Contact us for more information about your specific rights.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in
- Analyze usage and performance
- Support security and fraud prevention
Types of Cookies:
- Essential cookies (required for Platform functionality)
- Performance cookies (analytics and optimization)
- Preference cookies (remember your settings)
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of the Platform.
7. Data Retention and Security
7.1 Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specifically:
- Account information is retained as long as your account is active
- Assessment data and reflections are retained for your access during your subscription
- De-identified, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
- Payment records are retained for accounting and compliance purposes
7.2 Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and testing
- Employee training and confidentiality agreements
However, no security system is absolutely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information transmitted over the internet.
7.3 Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you without unreasonable delay, in accordance with applicable law. Notification will include information about the breach, the types of information involved, and the steps we are taking to address the breach and prevent future incidents.
8. Children and Minors
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor under 18, we will delete such information promptly and terminate the minor's account. If you are the parent or guardian of a minor and believe we have collected information about your child, please contact us immediately at support@theretirementstrategy.ai.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Policy on the Platform and, for material changes, provide you with notice at least 30 days in advance.
Your continued use of the Platform after the notice period constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any updates, you may discontinue use of the Platform.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Hoffman Strategic Projects LLC
Email: support@theretirementstrategy.ai
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 15 business days.
Related documents: Terms of Service | No-Advice Disclaimer | Behavioral Data Consent