Information We Collect
5StarMortgageRates.com collects minimal personal information. When you use our site, we may collect:
- Email address — only if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Usage data — anonymous browsing data including pages visited, time on site, and click patterns
- Device information — browser type, operating system, and screen resolution for site optimization
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver our free newsletter with rate updates and mortgage insights
- Improve our website experience and content quality
- Understand which tools and articles are most helpful to our users
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. When you click through to a partner lender's website (such as Bloom Lending), you leave our site and are subject to that lender's privacy policy. We may receive compensation when you apply through partner links.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings in your browser preferences.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any information we collect, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and secure data storage.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link
- Request deletion of any personal data we hold
- Opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, email us at privacy@5starmortgagerates.com.