Privacy Policy

Introduction

Compare Stats ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Report errors or provide suggestions

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Subject and message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To analyze website usage and performance
• To prevent fraud and ensure website security
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send periodic emails regarding our services (if you opt in)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website functionality
• Provide relevant content and features

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage patterns
• Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising purposes (if applicable)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites and services that we compare. These links are provided for your convenience and information. Please note:

• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites
• External sites may have different privacy policies and terms
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit
• Our Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security Measures Include

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Periods

• Contact form submissions: 2 years from submission date
• Website analytics data: 26 months
• Cookie preferences: Until you clear browser data
• Legal compliance data: As required by applicable laws

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request access to your personal information
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Correction and Updates

• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Update your contact preferences

Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Opt-out

• Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Disable certain cookies through browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Providing additional notice for significant changes (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: