Privacy Policy for Credit Card Scout

Effective Date: August 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Credit Card Scout (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate a business directory that helps users find local issuers of credit cards across the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your Personal Information when you use our website at https://creditcardscout.us (“Site”) and related services.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you subscribe to newsletters or submit corrections.
  • Business Listing Submissions: Business name, address, phone, website URL, and other details when businesses submit or update their listing.
  • User Feedback: Reviews, ratings, inquiries, and any text you submit via forms.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral URLs, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze Site usage, and serve targeted content. You may opt out via your browser settings or our cookie preference banner.

3. Third-Party Sources

  • Public Records & Directories: We obtain business details from public databases and chamber of commerce listings.
  • Analytics Partners: We use Google Analytics to understand Site performance and visitor behavior.

How We Use Your Information

  • Operate & Improve the Site: Provide, maintain, and enhance the directory and its features.
  • Business Listings: Display and manage business information, verify updates, and maintain data accuracy.
  • Communications: Send newsletters, corrections acknowledgments, and customer-service responses via email to [info@creditcardscout.us].
  • Analytics & Advertising: Analyze traffic patterns and, if opted in, deliver relevant ads or content.
  • Legal & Compliance: Enforce our Terms of Service, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights.

Information Sharing

  • Service Providers: We share data with vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, and data verification.
  • Legal Requirements: We disclose information to comply with laws, court orders, or government requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred.
  • Your Consent: Any other sharing occurs only with your explicit consent.

Cookies & Tracking

We use first- and third-party cookies for functional, analytical, and marketing purposes. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner. Disabling cookies may affect your experience.

Data Accuracy, Correction & Deletion

We aim to keep business data accurate but do not guarantee it. If you spot incorrect data, please email [info@creditcardscout.us] with the business name, incorrect details, and corrected information. We will review and update within five business days. To delete your user-provided data, contact [info@creditcardscout.us].

Data Retention

We retain Personal Information as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our retention policies for compliance and fraud prevention.

Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use this Site at your own risk.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you believe we have data for a child, please contact [info@creditcardscout.us] for deletion.

International Users

Our Site is hosted in the U.S. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred and processed in the U.S., subject to this Privacy Policy.

Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information, or opt out of certain processing. To exercise your rights, email [info@creditcardscout.us].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy on our Site with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Email: [info@creditcardscout.us]
Address: Not Available

Thank you for using Credit Card Scout. We value your privacy and trust.

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