Privacy Policy

Overview

QuoteCompare.org ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") operates as an independent insurance comparison and lead generation service. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at quotecompare.org (the "Site") or use any of our services.

By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use the Site. This policy should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.

We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

Information We Collect

We collect several categories of personal information in connection with your use of our Site and services. The categories and specific types of information we may collect include:

Personal Identifiers

• Full name and date of birth
• Postal address, city, state, and ZIP code
• Email address
• Phone number (mobile and/or home)

Insurance & Property Information

• Current insurance provider and policy details
• Vehicle information (make, model, year, VIN)
• Driving history, including prior violations or claims
• Home type, age, value, and ownership status
• Desired coverage types, limits, and deductibles

Financial & Demographic Information

• General credit profile indicators (where permitted by law)
• Household income range (if voluntarily provided)
• Number of drivers or household members

Technical & Usage Information

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and click patterns
• Referring URLs and search terms used to find our Site
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) and device identifiers

How We Collect Your Information

We collect information through the following means:

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a quote request form, call a number displayed on our Site, or communicate with us via email or other channels, you voluntarily provide us with personal information. This is the primary source of data we collect.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical and usage data through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, log files, and similar tracking technologies. This data helps us understand how our Site is used and improve your experience.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from our insurance carrier and agency partners, data brokers, analytics providers, and advertising networks. This may include information about your insurance interests, prior quotes, or general consumer profile data used to improve our services.

Call Recording

Phone calls made to or from our platform may be recorded for quality assurance, compliance, and training purposes. You will be notified at the beginning of any recorded call, as required by applicable law.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose	Description
Insurance Comparison	To generate, display, and transmit insurance quote requests to licensed carriers and agents on your behalf.
Agent Connection	To connect you with licensed insurance professionals who may contact you about coverage options.
Service Improvement	To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
Personalization	To tailor content, offers, and recommendations to your specific insurance needs and interests.
Marketing	To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or updates about insurance products that may interest you (subject to your opt-out rights).
Legal & Compliance	To comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, enforce our Terms, and protect our legal rights.
Fraud Prevention	To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other illegal conduct.
Analytics	To understand aggregate trends in website usage, measure the effectiveness of our advertising, and improve our business operations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own unrelated marketing purposes. However, we do share your information in the following circumstances:

Insurance Carriers & Agents

The primary purpose of our service is to connect you with licensed insurance professionals. When you submit a quote request or call our number, we share your information with relevant insurance carriers and licensed agents who may contact you with coverage options. This sharing is fundamental to our service.

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party companies to assist us in operating our Site and delivering our services. These providers may include hosting companies, analytics platforms, email service providers, CRM systems, and call center operators. These parties are contractually required to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with applicable law.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of some or all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site if such a transfer occurs and your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze Site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Here is a summary of the types we use:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Required for the Site to function. Enables core features like page navigation and form submissions.	Session
Analytics	Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics). All data is aggregated and anonymized.	Up to 2 years
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.	Up to 1 year
Advertising	Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness across partner networks.	Up to 90 days

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. Opting out of advertising cookies will not eliminate advertising from our Site — it will make the ads you see less relevant to your interests.

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers, as there is no established standard for how such signals should be interpreted. However, you may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

The criteria we use to determine appropriate retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we collected and processed it
• Applicable legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., record-keeping obligations)
• Whether the retention period is needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

In general, contact and quote request data is retained for up to 3 years. Technical and usage data collected via analytics tools may be retained for up to 26 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 14).

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted to and from our Site
• Restricted access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Contractual data security obligations imposed on our service providers

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

California Residents – CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). In addition to the rights described above, you have the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and for what business purpose
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Request that we limit the use of your sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Categories of Information We Collect (CCPA)

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California consumers: identifiers; personal records (e.g., insurance and vehicle information); commercial information; internet or network activity; geolocation data; and inferences drawn to create a consumer profile.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We may share certain personal information with insurance carriers and advertising partners in ways that constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You may opt out of this at any time by contacting us directly or by clicking the "Do Not Sell My Info" link in the footer of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from, children under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our Site or submit any personal information.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18 without appropriate parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 14.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services, including insurance carrier websites and advertising platforms. These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies, which we do not control and are not responsible for.

Once you navigate away from our Site to a third-party website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit before providing any personal information. The inclusion of a link on our Site does not imply our endorsement of that third party.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also provide a prominent notice on our homepage.

Your continued use of our Site following the posting of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please reach out to us. We are committed to addressing all privacy inquiries promptly and transparently, and aim to respond within 5 business days.

To exercise your privacy rights, submit a data deletion request, opt out of marketing, or report a potential data security concern, use the contact information below.