Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Important: This Privacy Policy explains how Compare Directory collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our educational comparison website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
  • Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide through our contact forms or other communication methods.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
  • Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

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 functionality and user experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize our content
  • To maintain the security and integrity of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and security.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as cookie consent.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve performance.

Managing Cookies

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

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to remember your cookie preferences and improve your browsing experience. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • 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 for educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click on external links, you leave our website and should review the privacy policies of the destinations.

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.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
  • Restriction of processing in certain situations
  • Data portability where applicable
  • Objection to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us with your request.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.