Privacy Policy

Introduction

Assurance Compare ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our educational comparison services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Subject and message content
• Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

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

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and comparison content
• Understand how our website is used
• Ensure the technical functionality of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

Local Storage and Cookies

localStorage Usage

We use your browser's localStorage to:

• Remember your cookie banner preference
• Store your search and filter preferences
• Improve your browsing experience

Essential Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies necessary for basic functionality. These cookies:

• Are required for the website to function properly
• Cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality
• Do not track you across other websites

Analytics

We may use web analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics data is:

• Anonymized and aggregated
• Used only for improving our website
• Not linked to personally identifiable information

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communication
• Analytics and website improvement

These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

External Links

Our website contains links to external websites for educational purposes. Please note:

• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit
• This Privacy Policy applies only to our website

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request information about how we use your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our contact page.

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 personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be prominently posted on our website
• Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Information

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