Last updated: November 3, 2026
Water Filter Compass operates https://waterfiltercompass.com, which publishes research-based water filter reviews and buying guides.
For privacy questions or requests, contact info@waterfiltercompass.com.
Information we collect
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Email: If you email us, we receive your email address and the information you include. We use this information to respond and manage your enquiry.
Technical information: Our hosting provider, Hostinger, may process information such as IP addresses, browser details, requested pages, and request times to deliver the website, maintain security, and troubleshoot problems.
Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in comments.
Cookies
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Analytics
Analytics
We use Clicky to understand how visitors use our website and improve our content. Clicky collects usage information such as pages viewed, links clicked, referring websites, browser and device details, and approximate location.
We have enabled Clicky’s visitor privacy setting for all visitors, which disables tracking cookies and anonymizes IP addresses. Clicky states that it retains the full IP address of a VPN or proxy when used.
For more information and an option to opt out, see Clicky’s privacy policy.
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Affiliate links and external websites
Some articles contain affiliate links, including Amazon links. We may receive a commission from qualifying purchases.
Clicking an affiliate or other external link takes you to another website. That website may collect information and use cookies or other tracking technologies under its own privacy policy.
Purchases are completed with the retailer. We do not receive your payment card details through these affiliate purchases.
How information is used and shared
We use information to operate and protect the website, moderate comments, respond to enquiries, and resolve technical issues.
Information may be processed by service providers supporting these functions, including hosting and email providers. Depending on the provider, processing may occur outside your province or country.
We may disclose information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to address fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
Retention and security
Published comments remain available until removed. Email correspondence is retained as needed to handle enquiries and related follow-up. Technical records are subject to the relevant service provider’s retention practices.
Copies of information may remain in website backups until those backups are replaced or deleted.
No method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your choices and requests
You can choose not to comment or email us. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold, or to raise a privacy concern, email info@waterfiltercompass.com.
We may need to verify your identity before handling a request. Some information may need to be retained for legal or security reasons. We will explain any applicable limitations.
Changes to this policy
We will post updates on this page and revise the date above. If our information practices change substantially, we will provide additional notice or seek consent where required.