Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ReligionCompare ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and display name. Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text.

Usage Data: We may collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, comparisons made, and quiz participation to improve our service. This data is collected only with your consent where required.

Community Content: Forum posts, thread titles, and other community contributions you voluntarily submit.

Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies with your consent. See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and maintain the website; provide account functionality; improve our content and user experience; enforce our community guidelines; respond to inquiries and support requests; and comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with: service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, email); law enforcement when required by law; and in connection with a merger or acquisition, with appropriate notice.

5. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

CCPA Rights (California): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@religioncompare.com.