Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Website Manager: Kevin Tidewell

Introduction

At Goldman Sachs Bank (an independent blog hosted on Blogspot and not affiliated with Goldman Sachs Group Inc.), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

Who We Are

This website, https://goldmansachsbank.blogspot.com, is a privately managed educational blog that provides commentary and information related to finance, banking, and economics. It is not affiliated with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., its subsidiaries, or any official financial institution.

All content is managed by Kevin Tidewell, who can be contacted at kevintidewell@gmail.com.

Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information from visitors:

1. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, certain data may be automatically collected by Google Blogger’s built-in tools or third-party services, including:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  • IP address

  • Referring URL

  • Pages viewed and duration of visit

  • Date and time of access

This data is used anonymously and in aggregate to understand general usage trends, improve our content, and maintain website performance.

2. Personal Information (User-Provided)

We may collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as:

  • Email address: when contacting us directly

  • Name (optional): if you include it in your message or comments

  • Other details: such as affiliations, feedback, or topic requests submitted via email

We do not collect sensitive personal information, and we do not require account registration or login.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for the purpose of improving our website and communication with visitors. We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or feedback

  • Improve website content and usability

  • Analyze traffic trends (using tools like Google Analytics)

  • Monitor website security and integrity

  • Maintain communication (if you opt in for updates)

We will never sell, lease, or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing or any other purposes.

Comments & Public Interactions

If you leave comments on blog posts (when commenting is enabled), your comment and username (if provided) will be publicly visible. Please exercise discretion when sharing personal or sensitive information.

All comments are subject to moderation and may be removed if they are offensive, spammy, or unrelated to the topic.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies, which are small files stored on your device, to:

  • Recognize your browser on return visits

  • Enable basic site functionality

  • Track visitor behavior for analytics purposes

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your user experience on some pages.

Our site may also use Google Analytics or other third-party tools, which collect non-personal data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

For more on Google’s practices, visit:

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, or tweets) from external websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other site directly.

These external websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. We do not control the data collection or tracking practices of third-party sites.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party site.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any site you visit through outbound links on our blog.

Data Storage and Security

Since this website is hosted on Google’s Blogger platform, all content and data are stored according to Google’s infrastructure and security protocols.

We take reasonable precautions to secure your personal information, including:

  • Using secure email platforms

  • Avoiding the collection of unnecessary personal data

  • Monitoring for spam and malicious comments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use industry-standard protections, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent (if consent was the legal basis for data collection)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted information, please contact us immediately to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with a new “Effective Date” at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

Disclaimer

This blog is managed for educational and informational purposes only. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. or any of its subsidiaries.

This Privacy Policy applies only to this blog (https://goldmansachsbank.blogspot.com) and not to the official Goldman Sachs website, any financial services, or customer accounts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact:

Kevin Tidewell

We respond to most inquiries within 2–3 business days.

Final Note

Your trust matters to us. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and using your information responsibly. Thank you for visiting Goldman Sachs Bank (Independent Blog) and being a valued part of our learning community.


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