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Privacy Policy

A plain-language overview of how Compare Proxy Zone handles the minimal data it collects as a static comparison hub and how affiliate links fit in.

Compare Proxy Zone is an independent comparison hub and knowledge base, not a proxy seller or data broker. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, what limited information we collect when you visit, how we use it, and the choices you have. We have tried to keep it readable rather than burying the important parts in legal jargon.

Because our site is primarily a static, informational resource, we collect far less data than a typical e-commerce or account-based platform. If anything here is unclear, you can always reach us at info@compareproxyzone.com.

Quick answer

Compare Proxy Zone collects only the minimal data a static comparison hub needs, never sells personal information, and clearly discloses affiliate links. This extension goes beyond the policy itself to explain practical points readers ask about: what an affiliate cookie actually does, how to make a data request, the difference between our data handling and a provider's, and what to check before you share details on a proxy seller's site.

Key takeaways

  • An affiliate click typically sets a cookie on the provider's domain, not personal data we store or can see.
  • Your most sensitive data exposure happens on the provider's checkout page, not on our informational pages.
  • You can browse the entire site without an account, so there is no profile for us to build.
  • Blocking cookies in your browser rarely breaks our static content, unlike many account-based platforms.
  • A clear data request to info@compareproxyzone.com is usually quick because we hold so little to begin with.
  • Each provider you click through to has its own retention, jurisdiction, and consent practices to review separately.

Who this policy covers

This policy applies to visitors of compareproxyzone.com and to any email correspondence you send us. It does not cover the practices of third-party proxy providers we review or link to. When you leave our site by clicking through to a provider, that provider's own privacy policy and terms take over, and we encourage you to read them before signing up or sharing personal details.

What information we collect

We aim to collect as little as reasonably possible. The categories below describe what may be gathered when you use the site.

Information you give us directly

  • Email correspondence: If you contact us at our support address, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message.
  • Feedback: Any suggestions, corrections, or comments you voluntarily send about our comparisons or guides.

Information collected automatically

  • Basic technical data: Like most websites, our hosting and any analytics may record general information such as approximate region, browser type, device category, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies and similar tools: We may use a small number of cookies or comparable technologies to keep the site working smoothly and to understand which guides are useful. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.

How we use the information

We use the limited data we hold to operate and improve the site, respond to your messages, understand which comparisons and guides readers find helpful, maintain security, and meet any legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not build advertising profiles about you.

Affiliate links and how we earn

Compare Proxy Zone may earn a commission when you click certain links to proxy providers and later make a purchase. This is how an independent resource like ours stays free to read. Affiliate relationships help fund our research, but they do not let providers buy a better verdict. Our comparisons remain value-focused and qualitative, and we flag honest limitations alongside strengths. When you follow an affiliate link, the destination provider may set its own cookies and process data under its own policy, which is outside our control.

Third-party services we rely on

To keep the site online and reasonably fast, we depend on third parties such as hosting, content delivery, and basic analytics providers. These services may process limited technical data on our behalf. We choose providers that we believe handle data responsibly, but we cannot guarantee the practices of every external party, and their handling of data is governed by their own policies.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. Because we hold very little personal data, fulfilling many of these requests is usually straightforward.

  • Adjust or block cookies in your browser at any time.
  • Ask us what correspondence data we hold about you.
  • Request that we delete emails you have sent us, where we are not required to keep them.

Data retention and security

We keep correspondence only as long as needed to handle your query and for reasonable record-keeping, after which it may be deleted. We apply sensible safeguards to protect the information we hold, though no method of transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's privacy

Our content is intended for a general, professional audience researching proxy services. The site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age required by local law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time as our practices or the law evolve. When we make a meaningful change, we will revise the wording here. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically so you stay informed.

What an affiliate link does and does not reveal about you

One common worry is that clicking an affiliate link hands your identity to us or to a provider. In practice, an affiliate link usually works by tagging the destination provider's site with a referral identifier so that, if you later buy, the provider knows the visit originated from our hub. That mechanism lives on the provider's domain, not ours. We typically learn only that a referral converted, not who you are. We do not see your name, payment details, or the contents of your order. Understanding this distinction helps you separate routine commission tracking from genuine personal-data collection.

Where your real privacy exposure actually happens

Reading an independent comparison is among the lowest-risk activities online because nothing requires you to identify yourself. The meaningful privacy decisions arrive later: when you create an account with a proxy provider, enter payment information, or verify your identity for residential services. That is where data such as billing addresses, KYC documents, and usage logs may be collected. We encourage treating our pages as a safe research stage and reserving your scrutiny for the provider's signup flow, where the stakes for your personal information are far higher.

How to make a practical data request

Steps that usually resolve quickly

  • Email info@compareproxyzone.com from the address you previously used to contact us, so we can match the correspondence.
  • State plainly whether you want to know what we hold, correct something, or have it deleted.
  • Allow a reasonable window for a reply; because we store little, most requests need no lengthy investigation.

Since we do not run user accounts, the bulk of any personal data we hold is simply the emails you have chosen to send us. There is rarely a hidden trove to untangle, which is part of the benefit of a deliberately lean, static site.

Reading a provider's privacy practices like a pro

Before sharing details with any proxy seller, skim its policy for a few revealing points: where the company is legally based, how long it retains connection logs, whether it shares data with partners, and how it handles deletion requests. A provider that is transparent about these tends to be transparent about its plans too. If you are comparing budget options, our featured value pick, Cheapest Proxies, is one of several you can evaluate on these same privacy questions rather than on price alone.

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Key terms explained

Affiliate cookie
A small referral tag set on a provider's domain so a later purchase can be credited to the originating site, without exposing your identity to us.
Data minimization
The practice of collecting only the limited information genuinely needed to run a service, which this site deliberately follows.
Controller
The party that decides why and how personal data is processed, which differs between this hub and the providers you click through to.
Retention period
How long an organization keeps data before deleting it, a key figure to check in any provider's policy.
Technical data
General, non-identifying information such as browser type or approximate region that most websites log automatically.

Why compare before buying?

Comparing options before buying is not only about price and performance; it is also about who handles your data. Reading the privacy practices of each proxy provider you consider, alongside an independent resource like this one, helps you choose a service that fits both your budget and your tolerance for how information is collected and shared.

How we compare

Compare Proxy Zone weighs providers on value, fit and reliability using qualitative judgement — never invented prices, speeds or uptime figures. See our review methodology, or email info@compareproxyzone.com with a correction.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Compare Proxy Zone sell my personal data?

No. We do not sell personal information or build advertising profiles. We collect only limited data needed to run the site and respond to messages.

Why are there affiliate links on the site?

Affiliate commissions keep our comparisons free to read. They fund our research but do not influence our verdicts, which stay independent and value-focused.

What happens to my data when I click through to a provider?

Once you leave our site, the provider's own privacy policy governs your data. We recommend reading that provider's policy before signing up or sharing details.

Do you use cookies?

We may use a small number of cookies or similar tools to keep the site working and understand which guides help readers. You can control or block them in your browser.

How can I ask what data you hold about me?

Email us at info@compareproxyzone.com. Since we hold very little personal data, most such requests are quick to handle.

Is this site suitable for children?

No. Our content is intended for a general, professional audience and is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

How will I know if the policy changes?

We update the wording on this page when our practices or the law change, so checking back periodically is the best way to stay informed.