What we collect
ITINWorks is a content website. We do not ask you to create an account or submit sensitive immigration or tax information to read the site.
We may collect limited information in four ways:
- Basic analytics data about site usage, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, and referral source.
- Advertising cookies and similar identifiers set by Google and other ad vendors when ads are shown on the site.
- Information you choose to submit when subscribing to the email list hosted by Beehiiv, such as your email address.
- Information you choose to send directly by email if you contact us.
Analytics
ITINWorks uses Google Analytics to understand which pages are being used and how visitors move through the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions with the site.
This data is used in aggregate to improve content, navigation, and site performance. We do not use analytics to make decisions about your immigration, legal, tax, or financial situation.
Email subscriptions
If you subscribe to the ITINWorks email list, your email address is collected and stored by Beehiiv, our email service provider. Beehiiv may also collect technical information related to delivery, opens, and clicks.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
Advertising
ITINWorks uses Google AdSense to show ads, which helps keep the site free to read. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Ad vendors may also collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and device identifiers to deliver ads, limit how often you see them, and detect fraud. To learn more, see how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can opt out of some other third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info. If you opt out, you may still see ads, but they will be less tailored to you.
Ads are labeled and are not endorsements. Our guides are written independently of advertisers.
How we use information
We use collected information to:
- Measure site traffic and improve guides.
- Show ads that help fund the site.
- Send newsletter updates if you opted in.
- Respond to messages you send us.
- Protect the site from abuse or technical issues.
Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help run the site, such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Beehiiv, to the extent needed for analytics, advertising, email delivery, and site operations.
Cookies and similar technologies
ITINWorks and third-party tools on the site, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense, use cookies or similar technologies to measure usage, show and measure ads, and support functionality. See the Advertising section above for how ad cookies work and how to opt out. Your browser settings may allow you to block or delete cookies, though some features or measurements may be affected.
Third-party links
ITINWorks links to government agencies, banks, nonprofits, and other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their policies before sharing personal information with them.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for analytics, communications, legal compliance, and operating the site.
Your choices
- You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.
- You can limit cookies or analytics collection through your browser or privacy tools.
- You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
- You can contact us if you have privacy questions.
California residents
If you are a California resident, you may request access to or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting [email protected]. We do not sell personal information.
Contact
For privacy questions, contact [email protected].
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, the date above will be updated.