Last updated: 31/08/2025
Money and privacy have something in common: control matters. This policy explains what information is collected, why it is collected, and how it is handled.
The Fillennial is a personal finance blog. The website runs on WordPress.org, which means certain data is processed through WordPress itself, such as comments, cookies, and security logs. The site can be reached at https://thefillennial.com. For any privacy questions, contact can be made via support@thefillennial.com.
As little personal data as possible is collected, but certain information is necessary for the site to function. This may include data provided directly, such as an email address when subscribing to the newsletter, information entered through a contact form, or a comment left on a post if that feature is active. Technical information such as IP addresses and browser details may be processed automatically for security, spam detection, and performance. Cookies may be stored to keep the site working, remember preferences, and allow login sessions where relevant. Statistical data may also be collected to understand how visitors use the site, and when advertisements are active, advertising partners may use cookies to display relevant ads.
Articles may contain embedded content from other websites, such as videos or images. Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor accessed the other site directly, which means third parties may collect data or track interaction with their content.
User accounts are not provided on this site, so no profile information is stored apart from comments that visitors may choose to post.
The legal basis for processing data depends on the context. For newsletters and marketing cookies, consent is relied upon. For contact forms, information is processed to answer the request. For site security and performance logs, legitimate interest is the legal basis to keep the site safe and functional.
Personal data is not sold. Information may be shared with service providers that support the operation of the site, such as the hosting provider, security and spam detection services, newsletter providers, analytics services, and advertising partners. Some of these providers may process data outside the European Union. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied in line with GDPR requirements.
Personal data is not kept longer than necessary. Newsletter data is stored until an unsubscribe request is made, contact form submissions are deleted once the request is resolved, comments remain online as long as they are published, and technical logs are generally kept for no longer than 12 months unless required for security or abuse investigations.
Under the GDPR, the right exists to request access to personal data, to request correction or deletion, and to object to certain processing. Requests can be made via support@thefillennial.com. Additional information may be requested to confirm identity before a request is processed.
This site is not directed at children under 16, and no personal data is knowingly collected from minors.
Appropriate measures are taken to protect personal data, including encrypted connections (SSL/https), strong account security with two-factor authentication, and regular updates and backups.
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
In short: as little data as possible is collected, only what is needed for the site to function, for the newsletter to work, or for ads to display. Control over information remains with the user, and personal data is never sold.