Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how PolicyBenchmark collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information you provide: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically: When you visit PolicyBenchmark, we automatically collect certain technical information through analytics tools:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Approximate geographic location (country and region level)
  • IP address (anonymized where required by law)

This information is collected through Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) and Vercel Analytics. We use this data to understand how visitors use our site, improve our content, and monitor site performance.

Cookies and Tracking

PolicyBenchmark uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Essential cookies — Basic cookies required for site functionality, such as remembering your preferences.

We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels. We do not build individual user profiles for advertising purposes.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve content
  • Respond to inquiries you send us
  • Ensure site security and prevent abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Analytics providers — Aggregated, anonymized usage data is processed by Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to provide us with site performance reports.
  • Affiliate link clicks — When you click an affiliate link on our site, you are directed to a third-party insurance provider's website. That provider may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policy. We do not transmit your personal information to affiliate partners.
  • Legal requirements — We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Third-Party Websites

PolicyBenchmark contains links to third-party websites, including insurance provider websites. This privacy policy applies only to PolicyBenchmark. When you visit a third-party website, you are subject to that site's privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Children's Privacy

PolicyBenchmark is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.