Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Value Driven Comparison ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Provide customer support
• Send updates about our content (with your consent)

Website Improvement

• Analyze website usage and performance
• Improve our content and user experience
• Identify and fix technical issues

Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Protect our rights and interests
• Prevent fraud or abuse

Cookies and Local Storage

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and local storage for:

• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Improving website functionality

Cookie Types

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies)
• Our cookie banner when you first visit the site
• Contacting us if you need assistance

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, provided they agree to keep information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

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 reference purposes. When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policies of the destination sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

What Happens When You Click External Links

• You will be taken to a third-party website
• That website's privacy policy will apply
• We cannot control how they handle your information
• We recommend reviewing their privacy policies

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Secure server connections
• Regular security updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data transmission protocols

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:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years
• Website analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely
• Email communications: Retained as long as necessary for business purposes

Your Rights

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

Access and Correction

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information

Deletion

• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable)

Portability

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

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 information from a child under 13, 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 United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 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

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

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

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026.