Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Empirical 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 empiricalcompare.com (the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

Information Automatically Collected

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

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Our cookie banner allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers or analytics services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites of software vendors and services we compare. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through our links.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 2 years for customer service purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

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

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

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

Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.