Who we are
cashusage.com ("we", "us", "our") is an independent informational website about cash usage practices around the world. This policy explains what data we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, and the choices available to you.
What data we collect
We collect data in two main ways: through Google Analytics, which helps us understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time spent, general location at a country/city level, device type), and through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to show relevant advertising and measure ad performance.
We do not collect or store any personal information you don't voluntarily provide to us, such as through a contact form. We do not sell any data to third parties.
Cookies we use
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following categories:
- Essential cookies: required for the site to function correctly, such as remembering your cookie consent choice. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve content and navigation. These are only set if you accept cookies via our consent banner.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): used to display ads and, where consented to, personalize them based on your browsing activity. These are only set if you accept cookies via our consent banner.
You can choose "Essential only" in our cookie banner to opt out of analytics and advertising cookies. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset your consent choice.
Google AdSense and advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site in aggregate. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use this information only to improve our site.
Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at Google's Privacy & Terms page.
Your rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have certain rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you, the right to object to or restrict certain processing, and the right to data portability. Since we collect minimal personal data and primarily rely on aggregated, anonymized analytics, most requests can be satisfied by clearing your cookies and adjusting your consent preference.
To exercise any of these rights or ask a question about this policy, please contact us via the details on our Contact page.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.