Privacy Policy

Introduction

Compare Secure Site ("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 and use our educational comparison services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Voluntary Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in communications with us.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• Website Improvement: To understand how our website is used and improve our content and user experience.
• Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to better serve our users.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website and services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow us to analyze website usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. Our cookie banner allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Protection: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including official product websites mentioned in our comparisons. These links are provided for your convenience and information.

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. When you click on external links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Data Security

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

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide information at your own risk.

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.

• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 2 years to respond to inquiries and improve our services.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.
• Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type, typically expires within 1-2 years.

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations.
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities.

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and 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 promptly.

International Data Transfers

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• For material changes, provide additional notice as appropriate

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

Contact Information

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