Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

CardMatch ("we", "us", or "our") is an independent Canadian credit card comparison website located at creditcardmatch.net. We provide editorial credit card comparisons and earn revenue through affiliate commissions and display advertising.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

CardMatch does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use the site. If you contact us through our contact page, we receive your name, email address, and message content solely to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically collected information

Like most websites, our hosting provider and third-party services may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time on site
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

This information is used in aggregate to understand site traffic and improve content. It is not linked to any individual identity.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. CardMatch uses cookies through third-party services described below. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some site features may not function correctly.

Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google uses cookies — including the DoubleClick DART cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. This allows Google and its partners to show you relevant advertisements.

You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out (aboutads.info)
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Affiliate Links & Commissions

CardMatch participates in affiliate programs with Canadian credit card issuers and affiliate networks including CJ Affiliate, Fintel Connect, and others. When you click an "Apply Now" link and are approved for a credit card, we may receive a commission from the card issuer at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links are identified throughout the site with rel="noopener sponsored" attributes. Our editorial rankings and card reviews are independent of these affiliate relationships — we do not accept payment to alter card ratings or recommendations.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites including bank and credit card issuer pages. Once you leave CardMatch, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Retention & Security

CardMatch is a static website and does not operate a database of user records. Contact form submissions are processed by our form provider and retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, we use HTTPS encryption on all pages and follow industry best practices for website security.

7. Children's Privacy

CardMatch is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights (Canadian Residents)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.

9. 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 the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.