PRIVACY POLICY

This policy was last updated on May 6, 2008.

This website is operated by DestinationCompare.com, and this privacy policy applies to this website only.

At DestinationCompare.com, we respect both our independent advertisers and our online shoppers and we understand that you are concerned about privacy, so we've instituted policies intended to ensure that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. We also have posted this privacy policy to let you know what kind of information we collect, how it is handled, with whom it may be shared, what choices you have regarding our use of your information, and how you may access some of the data you provide to us.

As we continue to develop our website and take advantage of technologies to improve the services we offer, this may change. We therefore encourage you to refer to this policy on an ongoing basis so that you understand our current privacy policy.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect various types of information depending upon how you use our site.

Ø       When you choose to advertise independently with us (excluding those that we are affiliated with), we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and credit card number (with expiration date). When you become a DestinationCompare.com independent advertiser, this information is gathered to enable that your continued business with us as an advertiser is as quick and easy as possible.

Ø       When you submit a question to us at info@destinationcompare.com, we need your email address to respond, and you also may provide us with various additional information to help us answer your question.

Ø       We also may receive some information about you from other sources and may add it to your independent advertising account information. For example, we might get your updated address from a shipper or information on your preferences from another Web site conducting a promotion or event with us. 

 How Do We Use Your Information?

 We may use your information in a number of ways, including the following:

Ø       In order to serve you better, we may combine the information you provide us online, to improve your overall advertising experience.

 Do We Share Your Information?

At DestinationCompare.com we do not share information of our independent advertisers.  If you are an internet shopper and visit external websites of our affiliates they may share your information with responsible companies with which they have a relationship. For example:

Ø       When you make a purchase on an external website of our affiliates, they may share information about you and your transaction with other companies for the purpose of processing your transaction, including fraud prevention, vendor direct shipping and credit card authorization.

Thank you for advertising and shopping with DestinationCompare.com. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us by sending an email to info@destinationcompare.com.