Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 17, 2026
TL;DR: We collect minimal data, use cookies for analytics and advertising, and never sell your personal information. You can manage cookie preferences anytime or opt out of personalized ads via Google's settings.
01 Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how CertCompass ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at certcompass.org. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the site.
02 Information we collect
CertCompass does not require account creation, signups, or email submissions to use the site. We collect minimal information automatically through standard web technologies:
- Log data: Standard server logs may capture IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser to enable basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
- Analytics data: Aggregate, anonymized data about how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time spent, traffic sources).
- Advertising identifiers: Third-party ad services may collect anonymous identifiers to display relevant advertising.
03 How we use information
Information collected is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Understand which content is most useful to readers
- Display relevant advertising through third-party networks
- Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
05 Third-party services
CertCompass uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Google AdSense: Displays advertising on the site. See the dedicated section below for details.
- Google Analytics: Provides aggregate website usage statistics. Google's privacy practices apply to this data. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: Provides hosting, content delivery, security, and privacy-friendly web analytics. Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and request data for these purposes. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- Affiliate networks: When you click affiliate links on the site (such as those leading to TryHackMe, Coursera, Amazon, or similar platforms), those platforms may set cookies to track referrals. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. See the Affiliate Disclosure section.
06 Google AdSense and third-party advertising
CertCompass uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Please note the following:
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site.
- Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Your choices:
- Opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- Opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- For EU users, visit Your Online Choices to manage advertising preferences.
We do not control the specific advertisements displayed. Google and other third-party ad networks select ads based on their own targeting criteria. Ads are clearly distinguished from editorial content.
07 Affiliate disclosure
CertCompass participates in affiliate programs, including but not limited to TryHackMe, Coursera, Amazon Associates, and similar referral networks. If you click certain links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
These relationships do not influence the editorial content of our guides, comparisons, or recommendations. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value to our readers. Affiliate links are clearly disclosed where applicable.
08 Your rights (GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations)
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: Request information we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your information
- Right to restrict processing: Opt out of certain data processing
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw cookie/tracking consent at any time
For California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. CertCompass does not sell personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
09 Children's privacy
CertCompass is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.
10 Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes HTTPS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure via Cloudflare, and minimal data collection practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11 Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or third-party service providers. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the site. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12 Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.