Effective date: April 1, 2025 · Last updated: April 2025
Overview
The Credit Card Compass ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website thecreditcardcompass.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your data.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, including your name and email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to marketing lists without your explicit consent.
Our card recommendation quiz collects responses about your spending habits, travel preferences, and financial goals. This information is processed entirely within your browser and is not stored on our servers or transmitted to us.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may collect certain information automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URL. This information is used for analytics purposes to understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience on our site. These may include analytics cookies (to understand site usage) and affiliate tracking cookies (required to credit commissions when you apply for a card through our links).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of our site.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form submissions and inquiries
- To analyze site traffic and improve our content
- To track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
Third-Party Services
Our site contains links to third-party websites operated by credit card issuers. When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage. These services may collect information about your use of our site in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We participate in affiliate marketing networks including CJ Affiliate, Impact.com, FlexOffers, and Rakuten Advertising. These networks use cookies to track referrals and may collect data as described in their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at service@thecreditcardcompass.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at service@thecreditcardcompass.com or use our contact form.
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