ValueCheck Compare ("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.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information when you reach out to us through our contact form
- Email address if you subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Feedback, comments, or suggestions you submit
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device type and screen resolution
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 optimize performance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud or abuse
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies We Use
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Our cookie notice allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Store your search and filter preferences
- Improve page loading performance
Third-Party Services
External Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites and services mentioned in our comparisons. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services to understand website usage. These services may collect information about your visits to help us improve our content and user experience.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your 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 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 certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our contact page.
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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (602) 334-8504
- Mail: 2334 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Important: This privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline or through third-party sites linked from our content.