Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Direct Compare Systems is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name and email address when you contact us through our contact form
Any additional information you choose to provide in your communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

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

IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website information

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses cookies and localStorage to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies

Cookie consent preferences (stored locally to remember your choice)
Basic functionality cookies for site navigation and features

Analytics and Performance

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site
This helps us improve our content and user experience
Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our content and functionality
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

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

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

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 and resources. When you click these links:

You leave our website and our privacy policy no longer applies
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of websites you visit
External links open in new tabs/windows for your convenience

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Secure data transmission using industry-standard encryption
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure storage and handling of any collected data

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years for support purposes
Analytics data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
Cookies: Expire according to their individual settings or when you clear them

Your Rights

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

Access: Request information about data we have collected about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal 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 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our site 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 to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

Post the updated policy on this page
Update the "Last Updated" date
Notify users of significant changes through our website or other appropriate means

Contact Information

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: Direct Compare Systems, 2425 E Camelback Rd, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.