Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

About This Site

ToolCompare (toice.net) is an independent software comparison website. We publish data-driven comparisons to help readers choose the right tools for their needs. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.

Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information directly. However, third-party services embedded on this site may collect certain data automatically:

  • Google Analytics — collects anonymized traffic data such as pages visited, time on site, browser type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
  • Google AdSense — serves advertisements and may use cookies to show ads that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity.

Cookies

This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics and Google AdSense. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They help us understand how visitors use our site and allow Google to serve relevant advertisements.

How to refuse or delete cookies

  • Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings or preferences menu.
  • Google opt-out — you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Ad personalization — you can manage or disable ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our own servers. Any data collected by Google Analytics or Google AdSense is governed by Google's data retention policies.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the About page.