Effective Date: [2025-09-02]
Welcome to CompareSisterSites.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.comparesistersites.com (the “Site”), and outlines your rights and choices regarding your personal data.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in several ways, including:
a) Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or any details you provide through contact forms or email communications.
- Account Information (if applicable): Username, password, preferences, and settings.
b) Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs, and search queries.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to collect and store user preferences and usage data.
c) Information from Third Parties
- We may receive data from affiliate programs, analytics providers, advertising partners, or publicly available sources.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
- Improve user experience and personalize content
- Communicate with you (e.g., customer support, newsletters, updates)
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our service
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (e.g., to analyze and improve our services)
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other technical services
- Affiliates and Partners: For tracking referrals or processing commissions
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required to comply with applicable law or protect rights
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. International Data Transfers
We are based in [Insert Country] but operate globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as yours. In such cases, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable laws (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under the GDPR).
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
a) Under GDPR (EU/UK residents):
- Right to access personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
b) Under CCPA/CPRA (California residents):
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to delete personal data
- Right to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
c) Other Jurisdictions:
We comply with relevant data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. Contact us to inquire about your specific rights.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:
- Essential cookies (for basic functionality)
- Analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate tracking cookies
- Advertising cookies (if applicable)
You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Tool (if implemented).
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
11. Children’s Privacy
CompareSisterSites.com is not directed to children under the age of 18 (or 21 where applicable by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
