Information We Collect
Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use our site. This includes anonymous data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, approximate geographic location, and referral source. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
Email Address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates about new comparisons and price changes. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact Form Submissions: If you contact us through our contact form, we receive your name, email address, and message content. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies and Tracking
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics places cookies to track anonymous usage patterns. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Cookies: When you click an affiliate link (e.g., to Amazon), the destination site may place cookies to track your referral. These cookies are governed by that site's privacy policy, not ours. Amazon's cookie lasts 24 hours.
No Advertising Cookies: We do not currently display third-party ads or use advertising tracking cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: understand which content is most useful to visitors, improve site performance and user experience, send newsletter updates (if subscribed), and respond to contact form submissions.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics 4. website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Microsoft Clarity. session recording and heatmaps (Microsoft Privacy Statement)
- Amazon Associates. affiliate tracking (Amazon Privacy Notice)
- Formspree. contact form processing (Formspree Privacy Policy)
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity default settings. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
Your Rights
You may request to view, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be directed to hello@chargecompared.com or through our contact form.