Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our top priority. Discover how we protect your data.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. At CompareDigital Group ("CompareDigital Group", "we", "our", "us"), we are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our websites, use our Digital Product Reviews service, access our comparison platforms, or interact with our services (collectively, the "Services").
CompareDigital Group is a technology research firm specializing in comparative analysis of digital products and services. We operate comparison websites and provide Digital Product Reviews to help consumers make informed decisions about digital products.
Personal information refers to data that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual. This includes, but is not limited to, names, email addresses, contact information, device data, browsing behavior, and any information you voluntarily provide to us.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, products, or services we may review, compare, or link to. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1. Information you provide directly
When you interact with our Services, you may provide:
- • Contact information (name, email address) when you use our contact forms
- • Feedback, questions, or comments submitted through our website
- • Newsletter subscription information (if applicable)
- • Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. Information collected automatically
When you visit our websites, we automatically collect:
- • Device information (device type, operating system, browser version)
- • IP address and general geographic location
- • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- • Referral sources (how you found our website)
- • Error logs and performance data
- • Cookie and tracking technology data (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- • Provide and maintain our comparison websites and Digital Product Reviews service
- • Respond to your inquiries, questions, and support requests
- • Improve our website functionality, content, and user experience
- • Analyze website usage patterns to understand how visitors use our Services
- • Send you updates about our services (if you have subscribed, with opt-out options)
- • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- • Prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- • Conduct research and analytics to improve our comparison methodologies
We never sell your personal data to third parties. Any sharing is limited to essential service providers operating under strict data processing agreements, as described in the Data Sharing section below.
Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Services (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email delivery, form processing)
- • Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity
All partners and service providers must meet our security and confidentiality standards and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure server infrastructure
- • Access controls and authentication protocols
- • Regular security assessments and updates
- • Data backup and recovery procedures
Data is primarily stored on secure servers. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your own information, such as using strong passwords and keeping your devices secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our websites use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- • Remember your preferences and settings
- • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- • Improve website functionality and performance
- • Provide personalized content and recommendations
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our websites. We also use cookie consent management tools to give you control over non-essential cookies.
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Vercel Analytics) that use cookies to collect information about website usage. These services help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
Analytics and Website Usage
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our comparison websites and Digital Product Reviews content:
- • Which product comparisons are most viewed
- • How users navigate through our reviews
- • Which pages and content are most helpful
- • General demographic and interest information (aggregated, not personally identifiable)
This information helps us improve our comparison methodologies, create better content, and ensure our reviews are helpful to consumers.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- • Provide our Services to you
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
- • Maintain accurate records for business purposes
When you request deletion of your data or when it is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, unless retention is required by law.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- • Adequacy decisions where applicable
- • Data minimization principles
- • Secure transfer protocols
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- • Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
- • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- • Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@comparedigitalgroup.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- • CompareDigital Group acts as the Data Controller for personal information collected through our Services
- • Our legal bases for processing include: consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests
- • You may exercise your rights under Articles 12–23 of the GDPR
- • Cross-border transfers are secured using Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards
- • You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- • Right to Know: Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- • Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service regardless of your privacy choices
To exercise your California privacy rights, please email us at hello@comparedigitalgroup.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services, including:
- • Analytics Services: Vercel Analytics, Google Analytics (if used)
- • Form Processing: Web3Forms or similar form submission services
- • Cookie Consent: CookieYes or similar consent management platforms
- • Hosting: Vercel, cloud hosting providers
- • Email Services: Email delivery and management services
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information. We only work with service providers that meet our data protection standards.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Post the updated policy on our website
- • Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website (if required by law)
Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, please discontinue use of our Services.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with international privacy regulations including the GDPR (EU/EEA), UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA (California), and other applicable data protection laws.