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Privacy Policy
GovSteps ("we", "us", "our") operates this website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our site.
Last updated: September 2026
01Information we collect
We do not require registration and we do not ask for personal information such as your name, Social Security number, immigration status, or financial details. Any information you voluntarily provide by email (for example, when reporting an error) is used only to respond to you.
02Cookies and local storage
We use browser local storage to remember your dark/light theme preference and your progress on document checklists. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites.
03Analytics and advertising
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate site usage — pages visited, approximate location, device type — in order to improve the site. We may also display advertising served by third parties (such as Google AdSense). These vendors may use cookies subject to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
04Third-party links
Our guides link to official government websites (irs.gov, uscis.gov, travel.state.gov, state DMV sites). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
05Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
06Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Since we collect almost no personal data, these rights rarely apply — but if you have a request, contact us and we will respond.
07Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are posted on this page with an updated date.
08Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us via our contact page.