Privacy Policy

Overview

PicksCompass ("we," "us," or "our") publishes independent research and buying guides at pickscompass.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

• Information you provide directly — for example, if you contact us by email, we receive whatever information you choose to include.
• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring URL, and the date and time of your visit, collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar technologies — used to remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how the Site is used. See the Cookie Policy for details.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
• Understand how visitors use our content so we can make our guides more useful;
• Respond to inquiries sent to us directly;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information.

Cookies & Tracking

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and, where applicable, to measure the performance of outbound links to products we've researched. Some of these links may be affiliate links, and a cookie may be used by the destination site to attribute a purchase back to PicksCompass. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some functionality of the Site. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

Third Parties

The Site may link to third-party websites, including retailers and affiliate networks. Once you leave pickscompass.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies, and we encourage you to review the privacy practices of any site you visit. We may also use third-party analytics and advertising services (such as Google Ads and Google Analytics) that collect information under their own privacy policies.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. Residents of the European Union and the UK have rights under the GDPR; residents of certain U.S. states and other jurisdictions may have similar rights under local law. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as analytics and security, after which it is deleted or aggregated in a way that no longer identifies you.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through the Contact page.