Introduction
Compare Trust Link ("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 comparetrustlink.com and use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and email address when you contact us
- Message content when you use our contact form
- Any other information you choose to provide in communications
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
- Device information (mobile, tablet, desktop)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send occasional updates if you've opted in
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With trusted service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
External Links
Our website contains links to external sites for reference purposes. 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.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission 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 or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for customer service purposes and deleted after resolution.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
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 believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US, 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 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. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 (212) 738-4052
- Address: 142 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, United States