Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

1. Who We Are

Compario ("we", "us", "our") operates a service-discovery platform that helps users compare local alternatives across countries. We act as the data controller for personal data processed through the website unless stated otherwise.

Contact: comparioapp@gmail.com

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you use our website and related features, including authentication, service submissions, voting, moderation, analytics, and advertising.

This policy should be read together with our Cookie Policy and Terms of Service.

3. Data We Collect

  • Account data: email address, authentication identifiers, session state.
  • Contribution data: submitted services, categories, countries, reports, feedback.
  • Usage data: pages viewed, searches, filters, interactions, aggregate engagement.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser/device metadata, logs, approximate geolocation by IP.
  • Cookie data: functional, analytics, and advertising preferences and related identifiers.

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data unless you voluntarily include it in free-text submissions.

4. Sources of Data

  • Directly from you (forms, sign-in, submissions, reports, feedback).
  • Automatically from your browser/device (cookies, SDKs, logs).
  • From third-party infrastructure providers (hosting, auth, analytics, ad services).

5. Why We Process Data (Purposes)

  • Provide and secure access to the service.
  • Operate user-generated contribution workflows and moderation.
  • Prevent abuse, fraud, invalid traffic, and policy violations.
  • Measure usage and improve product quality and relevance.
  • Show advertising and manage ad performance where consented and legally permitted.
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

6. Legal Bases (GDPR / UK GDPR / Swiss nFADP)

Depending on context, we rely on one or more of the following:

  • Contract: to provide requested services and account functionality.
  • Legitimate interests: security, operations, abuse prevention, product improvement.
  • Consent: analytics/advertising cookies and ad personalization where required.
  • Legal obligation: recordkeeping, legal compliance, and regulatory requests.

7. Advertising and Google Services

We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may process data to deliver, measure, and improve advertising.

For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, ad consent may require a Google-certified CMP integrated with the IAB TCF, in accordance with Google policy.

Learn more: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use Google services.

8. Data Sharing

We share data only when necessary with:

  • Cloud and infrastructure providers (hosting, auth, database, storage).
  • Analytics and advertising partners where consented or legally allowed.
  • Professional advisors and authorities where legally required.

We do not sell personal data in exchange for money.

9. International Transfers

Our providers may process data in countries outside your own jurisdiction. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (for example, contractual safeguards and equivalent transfer mechanisms).

10. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes listed above, including legal, security, moderation, and dispute-resolution needs.

Retention periods vary by data type. We periodically review and delete or anonymize data that is no longer necessary.

11. Security

We use technical and organizational measures designed to protect data, including access controls, encrypted transport, and service-level safeguards provided by our infrastructure vendors.

No online service is completely risk-free. We recommend using strong passwords and keeping your devices secure.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete personal data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
  • Request portability of certain data.
  • Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

To exercise rights, contact comparioapp@gmail.com.

13. Children

The service is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law for independent consent. If you believe a child provided personal data without proper authorization, contact us and we will review and act promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact

Email: comparioapp@gmail.com