Last updated: February 2026
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Top Tools Compare (toptoolscompare.com), an independent software review publication based in Spain. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: info@toptoolscompare.com
2. What Data We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse this website. We collect the following data automatically:
- Usage data via Google Analytics 4: pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/region), device type, browser, and traffic source. This data is anonymised and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users.
- Cookies: see our Cookie Policy for full details.
- Affiliate link clicks: when you click an affiliate link (e.g. to Kinsta, Hostinger, NordVPN), the destination website may set its own cookies to track referrals. We do not receive your personal data from these clicks — only aggregated commission data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process data under the following legal bases as defined by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spain’s Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD):
- Legitimate interest — analytics to understand how our content performs and improve it.
- Consent — non-essential cookies (analytics, affiliate tracking) are only set after you accept via our cookie banner.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a service provided by Google LLC. GA4 collects anonymised usage statistics. We have configured GA4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is processed on Google’s servers, which may be located outside the EU — Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Affiliate Links
Top Tools Compare participates in affiliate programmes. When you click a link marked with rel="sponsored" and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial ratings or verdicts — see our editorial policy for details.
Third-party affiliate networks (e.g. Kinsta, Hostinger) have their own privacy policies governing the data they collect when you visit their sites.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not store personal data on our own servers beyond standard web server logs (IP addresses retained for 30 days for security purposes).
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of Spain or the EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@toptoolscompare.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Spain’s data protection authority: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD).
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.