EditorCompass collects minimal data: anonymized analytics and contact form submissions. We do not sell your personal information. We use your email only to reply to your message. That's it.
This Privacy Policy applies to EditorCompass ("the Site," "we," "us," "our") — an independent editorial comparison website. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
This site is not operated by or affiliated with PDFgear, Adobe, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Foxit, or any other software company mentioned in our content. Tool names are cited for editorial comparison purposes only.
Via the contact form: your name, email address, message content, selected topic, and consent timestamp. We collect nothing else from you directly.
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention | Sold? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact form data | Responding to inquiries | Up to 12 months | No |
| Analytics (anonymized) | Site improvement | 26 months | No |
| Cookie identifiers | Analytics, preferences | Up to 13 months | No |
| Affiliate click data | Commission attribution | 90 days | Shared with affiliate network only |
We do not send unsolicited marketing emails, build advertising profiles, or sell your data to third parties.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Opt-Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Google Analytics | Page view tracking | Yes — browser settings or GA opt-out add-on |
| Affiliate tracking | Affiliate network | Click attribution | Yes — browser settings |
| Functional | This site | Form state | Required for basic functionality |
Google Analytics note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. You can opt out at any time via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Review each provider's privacy policy independently.
EditorCompass participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you.
Our editorial content and scoring are not influenced by affiliate relationships. As required by the FTC under 16 CFR Part 255, all material connections are disclosed here and in the footer of every page.
We use HTTPS/TLS for all data in transit and limit access to contact form data to our editorial team only.
Note: No online system is 100% secure. Please do not submit sensitive personal information (Social Security numbers, passwords, financial account details) through our contact form.
California residents have the following rights under CCPA:
Request what personal information we have collected about you.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
We do not sell personal information — nothing to opt out of.
Exercising your privacy rights will not affect your access to this site.
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other US states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights. To exercise any right, contact us via the form on our About page. We respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top when material changes are made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this policy or requests to exercise your data rights: