Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

Compare Competently ("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 services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
• Correspondence: Information in emails or other communications you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and server logs

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (like cookie consent)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and website performance
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites. When you click these links:

• You leave our website and are subject to the third party's privacy policy
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any websites you visit

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure server hosting with encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure transmission of data

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with requested services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years unless deletion is requested.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Refuse or withdraw consent for certain data processing
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
• Our Cookie Banner: Manage preferences when you first visit our site
• Opt-out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for analytics cookies

Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the US:

• Your information may be transferred to and stored in the US
• US privacy laws may differ from those in your country
• By using our website, you consent to this transfer

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information we have collected
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice
• Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of changes

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Compare Competently
2450 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
United States

Phone: +1 (713) 774-2450

Email: Use our contact form