Privacy
Policy

What data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor to ContainerCompass.

Last updated: January 2025. This policy applies to containercompass.com.

The plain-English summary

  • We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site, general location). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
  • We use cookies for analytics. You can opt out via browser settings or a cookie opt-out tool.
  • Our affiliate partners (like Shipped.com) may set their own cookies when you click their links. Their privacy policies govern that data.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with anyone.
  • If you contact us via the contact form, we use your name and email only to respond to your message.

Who we are

ContainerCompass (containercompass.com) is an independent website providing information about shipping containers. For privacy-related questions, you can contact us via the contact page.

What data we collect and why

Analytics data

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use ContainerCompass. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • General geographic location (country, region — not precise location)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • How you arrived at the site (search engine, direct link, referral)
  • Which links you clicked

This data is aggregated and anonymized — we see trends across visitors, not data about individual people. We use this information to understand which content is most useful and to improve the site. We do not use analytics data to build individual profiles or for advertising targeting.

Contact form data

If you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this data only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your contact details with third parties.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. ContainerCompass uses the following cookies:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — used to distinguish visitors and track sessions for analytics purposes. These cookies expire after 2 years (_ga) or 24 hours (_gid).
  • Affiliate tracking cookies — when you click a link to a partner site (such as Shipped.com), that site may set its own cookies to track whether you make a purchase. These cookies are set and controlled by the third party, not by us. Refer to the partner's privacy policy for details.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use ContainerCompass, but it does mean your visit won't be counted in our analytics.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate links and third-party sites

ContainerCompass contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites. When you click these links and visit a third-party site, that site's own privacy policy applies. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

Our affiliate relationships are disclosed on the affiliate disclosure page.

Hosting and infrastructure

ContainerCompass is hosted on Hostinger. Hostinger may process certain technical data (such as server logs with IP addresses) as part of providing hosting services. Refer to Hostinger's privacy policy for details on how they handle this data.

Data retention

Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months before automatic deletion. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and are deleted thereafter. We do not maintain a database of visitor personal data.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under laws such as the GDPR (European Union) or CCPA (California). These may include the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you.

Given that we collect minimal personal data (primarily anonymized analytics and contact form submissions), most requests can be addressed by:

  • Opting out of analytics cookies via browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool
  • Contacting us via the contact page to request deletion of any contact form data

Children's privacy

ContainerCompass is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, corrections, or requests, please use the contact page.