Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Transparency Compare SBS ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website TransparencyCompare (the "Service").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
- Feedback and Communications: Any feedback, questions, or other communications you send to us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: Information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.
- Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide and Improve Our Service: To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content.
- Respond to Communications: To respond to your questions, feedback, and support requests.
- Analyze Usage: To understand how users interact with our website and identify areas for improvement.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookies and Local Storage
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies and similar technologies, including local storage, to enhance your experience on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. You can also use our cookie banner to manage your cookie preferences.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including official product and service websites mentioned in our comparisons. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Third-Party Websites
- Links to external websites are provided for reference and convenience only
- We do not control or monitor these external websites
- External websites have their own privacy policies and terms of service
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Security Measures
- Secure data transmission protocols
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure storage of any collected information
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Contact Information: Retained for the duration necessary to respond to your inquiry and any follow-up communications
- Usage Data: Typically retained for analytical purposes for up to 24 months
- Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type, as described in our cookie policy
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: The right to request information about the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured format
- Objection: The right to object to certain processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Notification of Changes
- Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
- The updated date will always be clearly displayed
- Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website and services
- Consent: When you provide consent for specific activities, such as accepting cookies
- Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Transparency Compare SBS
742 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 742-6532
We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receiving your request.