Last Updated: March 16, 2026
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Compare Lists ("we", "our", or "us") handles information in connection with our online list comparison tool at compare-lists.org (the "Service").
Our Privacy-First Approach
Important: Your lists are not sent to any server. The comparison happens on your own device. We do not have access to the content of your lists.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, process, or store:
- The lists you enter or upload for comparison
- The comparison results generated by the tool
- Any file contents uploaded via .xlsx or .txt import
- Comparison history, find-and-replace rules, or any other user-entered data
Information We Collect
We may collect limited technical information to operate and improve the Service:
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics such as page views and feature interactions (e.g., which result panels are used, export counts)
- Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, language preferences, and general location (country/region level)
- Performance Metrics: Service performance data to identify and fix technical issues
Cookies and Local Storage
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Optional cookies for anonymous usage statistics (you may decline these)
How We Use Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Improve user experience and fix bugs
- Analyze anonymous usage patterns to enhance features
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that process limited data:
- Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics to help improve our service
- CDN Services: For faster content delivery
- Hosting Providers: For website infrastructure
These services do not have access to your list data as all comparison happens client-side.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information
- Objection to or restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures for our website infrastructure. Your lists are processed on your device and are not sent to our servers during comparison.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
Our Service is operated globally. If you access the Service from outside your country of residence, your limited technical data may be transferred to and processed in other countries.
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 the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@compare-lists.org
Complaints
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.