WEBSITE POLICY
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used and protected when you visit GovtFreeiPhones.com or contact us through the website.
We aim to collect only the information reasonably needed to operate, protect and improve this informational website.
Please do not send sensitive benefit information through our contact form.
GovtFreeiPhones.com is an independent informational website. We do not process Lifeline applications, determine government-program eligibility or issue benefits. Please do not send Social Security numbers, EBT PINs, banking passwords, government-benefit account passwords or copies of sensitive eligibility documents through our general contact form.
Scope of this policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through GovtFreeiPhones.com and the forms or features operated directly through this website.
It does not control the privacy practices of government agencies, Lifeline administrators, wireless providers, device sellers or other websites that you may visit through links on our pages.
Information we may collect
The information available to us depends on how you interact with the website.
Contact information
When you contact us, we may receive information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, subject and message.
Website usage data
Web servers and security systems may automatically process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, requested pages, and the date and time of a visit.
We do not need your Social Security number, EBT PIN, banking password or government-benefit login credentials to answer a general website question.
How information may be used
Information collected through the website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Respond to questions, corrections and website feedback.
- Understand and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Protect the website against spam, abuse, fraud or security threats.
- Improve website usability, content and performance.
- Maintain appropriate business and security records.
- Comply with legal obligations when applicable.
Third-party websites and services
Our guides may contain links to government websites, program administrators, wireless providers or other external resources. Those links are provided to help readers verify information or continue to another service.
When you leave GovtFreeiPhones.com, the privacy policy and terms of the external website apply. We do not control how an independent third party collects, stores or uses information.
Data security and retention
We take reasonable steps to protect information handled through the website from unauthorized access, misuse or disclosure. However, no website, storage system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Information may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to communications, maintaining security, resolving disputes and meeting applicable legal obligations.
Your privacy choices
Depending on where you live and the law that applies, you may have rights or choices concerning personal information associated with you.
You may contact us if you have a reasonable privacy-related question or request involving information you previously submitted directly through this website.
We may need sufficient information to understand and verify a request before taking action.
Children’s privacy
This website provides general informational content and is not designed to intentionally request sensitive personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through the website inappropriately, please contact us so the situation can be reviewed.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when website features, information practices or applicable requirements change.
When the policy is updated, the revised version will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be changed.
Contact us about privacy
Questions about this Privacy Policy or information submitted directly through this website can be sent through our contact page.
Contact Us →Independent informational website
GovtFreeiPhones.com is not a government agency, FCC, USAC, Lifeline administrator, wireless provider or Apple affiliate. We provide independent informational content and do not determine eligibility, approve government-benefit applications or issue Lifeline benefits.