Privacy Policy

Introduction

Polished Compare ("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.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Contact information when you use our contact form (name, email address)
• Messages and inquiries you send to us
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Improve user experience
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

Types of Cookies

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

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Improve our website content and user experience
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Maintain website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send administrative information when necessary

We do not use your information for marketing purposes or sell it to third parties.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

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

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

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 educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through our links.

When you click on external links, you leave our website and this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years
• Website analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Cookie preferences: Retained until you clear your browser data

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our contact page.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to 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 such information.

International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

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

You can also use our contact form for privacy-related inquiries.