Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Help After Life is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. We designed this site to require as little personal information as possible.
Overview
- ✓No account or registration is required to use this site
- ✓We do not collect your name, email address, or phone number
- ✓Your checklist data is stored in your browser's localStorage, not on our servers
- ✓We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- ✓We use minimal analytics to understand how the site is used
What Data We Collect
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
When you use our personalized checklist tool, the answers you provide and your progress are stored in your browser's localStorage. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. It includes:
- •Your selected state
- •Your relationship to the deceased
- •Answers to the questionnaire (e.g., veteran status, property ownership)
- •Checklist completion status (which tasks you have marked as done)
You can delete this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or using your browser's "Clear site data" function for helpafterlife.com.
Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site. This may include:
- •Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- •Browser type and version
- •Operating system
- •Pages visited and time spent on each page
- •Referring website (where you came from)
- •General geographic location (country and region, not precise location)
This data is used in aggregate to understand how people use the site, which guides are most helpful, and where we can improve. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
What We Do Not Collect
We intentionally designed this site to avoid collecting personal information. We do not:
- ✗Require account creation or login
- ✗Collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- ✗Store your checklist answers or progress on our servers
- ✗Track you across other websites
- ✗Sell or rent any data to third parties
- ✗Build advertising profiles based on your browsing behavior
Third-Party Services
We use a limited number of third-party services to operate and improve this site. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
Vercel (Hosting)
Our website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect server logs including IP addresses, request timestamps, and page URLs as part of its hosting infrastructure. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and general location. We have enabled IP anonymization to protect your privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense to help cover the costs of operating this site. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Here is how we use them:
| Type | Purpose | Can You Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function properly (e.g., session management) | No (necessary for site operation) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how the site is used (Google Analytics) | Yes, via browser add-on |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements | Yes, via Google Ad Settings |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Your Rights
Because we collect minimal data and store your checklist information locally on your device, you already have direct control over most of your data. However, you also have the following rights under applicable privacy laws:
Right to Know
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it. This privacy policy is intended to provide that transparency.
Right to Delete
You can delete your locally stored data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for helpafterlife.com. For any data collected by third-party services (such as Google Analytics), you can exercise your deletion rights through those services directly.
Right to Opt Out
You can opt out of analytics tracking and personalized advertising using the tools described in the Third-Party Services section above. You can also use browser extensions that block tracking scripts.
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. We do not sell personal information. If you have questions about your rights under the CCPA, please contact us.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through this site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect the limited data we handle. Our site is served over HTTPS, ensuring that data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted. Because we store user data locally rather than on our servers, the risk of a data breach affecting your personal information is significantly reduced.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us through the About page. We will respond to privacy-related inquiries as promptly as possible.