Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16th December 2024

At UtilityCompass.com, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices, please contact us at [email protected].

1. Who We Are

UtilityCompass.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an affiliate marketing website that helps users choose the best options for products and services. We do not sell products directly but may earn commissions when users click on affiliate links or make purchases through partner websites.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process different types of personal data to operate our website and provide our services. The types of data we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide when you contact us.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, browsing history, referral sources, pages viewed, and interactions with our website.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookies Policy below for more details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

• To Operate and Maintain Our Website: Ensuring the proper functioning, security, and performance of UtilityCompass.com.
• To Improve User Experience: Analyzing user behavior to improve our services, content, and website usability.
• To Communicate With You: Responding to inquiries and emails you send us.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: Meeting any legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

We only process personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, such as your consent, our legitimate interests, or a legal obligation.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with service providers who help us operate our website, such as web hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support platforms.
• Affiliate Partners: If you click on an affiliate link, certain data (like referral source) may be shared with the affiliate partner to track commissions.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas or court orders), we may share your personal data.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies Policy

UtilityCompass.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user interactions and improve our website.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions.

By using UtilityCompass.com, you consent to the use of cookies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookies Policy (linked on our website).

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by GDPR.

8. Retention of Data

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. We periodically review the data we hold and delete it when it is no longer needed.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible and no later than one month from receiving your request.

Thank you for trusting UtilityCompass.com with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.