Privacy Policy

Item: Gold IRA Services
Rating: 4.8
Author: Our Editorial Team

This Privacy Policy explains how Gold IRA Explained collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

Reviewed by Our Editorial Team — Senior Financial Analyst, 15+ years advising precious metals IRA clients.
Fact-checked by

Our Editorial Team — April 15, 2026 • First published: March 3, 2022 • Last updated: April 24, 2026
Sources: IRS Pub. 590-A, IRS Pub. 590-B, IRC §408(m), IRS Notice 2024-80, World Gold Council • Editorial Policy

Methodology: Our team independently reviewed all 5 companies listed, verifying fee schedules, custodian agreements, and BBB ratings between January–March 2026. Affiliate disclosure: this page contains affiliate links; compensation does not affect our ratings. Full disclosure →

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide through our contact forms
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and click patterns
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our website content and user experience
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Send you relevant information if you've opted in to receive communications
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our website
Analytics services to help us understand website usage
Legal authorities when required by law

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Last Updated: January 2026