Privacy Policy
How we handle your data and protect your privacy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Benchmark Choice Ltd collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide our educational comparison service:
- Automatically Collected Information: Basic website analytics such as page views, browser type, and general location (country/region)
- Contact Form Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content
- Cookie Preferences: We store your cookie acceptance choice in your browser's localStorage
How We Use Information
We use collected information for:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Improving our website content and user experience
- Understanding general usage patterns to enhance our educational content
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookies and Local Storage
Our website uses minimal cookies and browser localStorage:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Preference Storage: We store your cookie acceptance choice in localStorage
- Analytics: Basic usage statistics to improve our content (anonymized)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
External Links
Our comparisons include links to external websites (official product websites). When you click these links:
- You leave our website and are subject to the external site's privacy policy
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites
- We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Secure data transmission protocols
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
- Prompt notification of any security breaches
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years or until resolved
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized permanently
- Cookie preferences: Until you clear your browser data
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- File a complaint with relevant data protection authorities
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
Benchmark Choice Ltd
2847 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (312) 284-7285