Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 29th January 2025

Thank you for visiting compareautomation.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website (the “Site”).

By accessing or using compareautomation.com, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: If you submit a request for listing removal, send us an email, or contact us through our online form, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
Business Submissions: If you suggest or submit a tool for our directory, we may collect the business name, website, logo, and other details relevant to the listing.

Note: We expect that business submissions do not include personal data. If you inadvertently provide personal information, please let us know so we can address it appropriately.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Log Data: Our servers automatically record information (“Log Data”) about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, referral source, date/time of access, and pages visited.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on compareautomation.com. This helps us analyze site performance, personalize content, and remember user preferences.

1.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

Pages you visit
Time spent on pages
Links clicked
IP address, device type, and browser information

Google may use this data to provide us with aggregated reports and may also use it to personalize ads on its advertising network. For details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide and Improve Services: We use collected information to operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and user experience of compareautomation.com.
Respond to Requests: We process information you provide when you contact us (e.g., listing removal requests, inquiries) so we can respond appropriately.
Analytics & Insights: We analyze usage data (including Google Analytics reports) to understand user behavior and improve our offerings.
Business Listings: For suggested or curated listings, we may display the submitted data (e.g., business name, logo, pricing). We do not display personal data unless it is necessary and consented to by the individual.
Aggregated Reporting: We may aggregate and anonymize data (e.g., total number of visitors, referral patterns) to share with partners or for marketing purposes. This aggregated data cannot be used to identify you personally.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to handle data securely and only use it for the services we request.
Compliance & Legal Obligations: We may disclose information when required by law or in response to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
Business Transfers: If we merge, acquire, or sell part or all of our business, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.
With Your Consent: We may share information for other reasons if we have obtained your explicit consent.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1 GDPR (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at compareautomation@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

4.2 CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you, and how we use it.
Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at compareautomation@gmail.com. We may need to confirm your identity before fulfilling your request.

4.3 Opt-Out of Business Listings

If you are a business and wish to opt out of having your tool or service listed, please send a removal request to compareautomation@gmail.com or or fill out the form at our Contact Us section. We will review your request within 10–15 business days.

5. Cookies & Similar Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us remember certain information. They allow a website to recognize a user’s device and store data about the user’s preferences or past actions.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site’s basic operations (e.g., security, network management). You cannot opt out of these if you wish to use our Site.
Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information on how users interact with our Site (e.g., pages visited, time on page, clicks). This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features like remembering user preferences or customized settings.
Third-Party Cookies: Our Site may integrate content from third parties (e.g., embedded videos, social media widgets). These third-party sites may set their own cookies.

5.3 How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. Please check your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.

5.4 Cookie Duration

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain after your browser is closed until they expire or you delete them.

6. Data Security & Retention

Security Measures: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Children’s Privacy

compareautomation.com is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers and offices are located in the United Kingdom, which may not have data protection laws equivalent to your home jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United Kingdom and other locations as necessary for our operations.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time by posting a new version on compareautomation.com. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page or by providing another appropriate notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: compareautomation@gmail.com

‍