Privacy Notice

Last Updated: March 18, 2026
At QuoteNest, we value your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and share personal information from and about you when you visit or interact with our websites displaying this notice (each, a “Site”). For our GLBA Notice, click here
Notice at Collection
We collect personal information as described below and in this Privacy Notice. We may “sell” or “share” personal information, as defined by applicable law, for purposes outlined in this notice. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties unless you previously instructed or consented, as described herein. To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including targeted advertising, click here or reply “STOP” to any SMS message. You may also enable a universal opt-out tool, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC), where available, which we will process as an opt-out request when feasible. We retain personal information as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this notice or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and our business or legal needs.
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information, which may be sold or shared as noted in this notice:
  • Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, zip code, IP address, account name, online identifier, or similar identifiers.
  • Personal Information (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)): Insurance policy number, employment status, financial information, bank account or card details, health insurance information, vehicle ownership, homeowner status, credit information, or loan details.
  • Protected Classifications: Age, marital status, gender, veteran status, or medical condition (sensitive data excluded from sale/sharing).
  • Commercial Information: Products or services considered, purchased, or related purchasing history.
  • Internet/Electronic Activity: Browsing history, search history, or interactions with our Site.
  • Technical Information: Browser type, referrer URL, visit date/time, MAC address, device type, screen resolution, or OS version.
  • Geolocation Data: IP-based location.
  • Visual/Audio Information: Recordings of interactions (e.g., keystrokes, mouse movements, form entries) or marketing calls.
  • Professional/Employment Information: Job history or employment status.
  • Education Information: Educational level.
  • Inferences: Profiles created from your data to personalize offerings.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: Social Security number, driver’s license number, or medical information (limited use as permitted by law).

Data Collected and Sources

Automatically Collected Information:

We collect technical data when you visit our Site or sites of partners (“Media Partners“), including:
  • Browser type, IP address, device type, OS version, visit date/time, or similar (“Technical Data”).
  • Cookie and tracking data to personalize your experience and track activity across devices (see “Cookies” below).
  • Interaction data (e.g., keystrokes, mouse movements, form entries) using tools like Jornaya, ActiveProspect.

Data You Provide:

When you engage with the Site or certain Media Partner sites, you may provide:
  • Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone, address).
  • Additional attributes based on services (e.g., age, gender, vehicle ownership, employment, or financial information).

Third-Party Data:

We may combine your data with information from:
  • Credit agencies or partners (with your consent).
  • Media Partners or advertisers providing interaction or purchase data.
  • Service providers validating data (e.g., phone numbers, loan details).

Cookies and Tracking:

We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize you, tailor content, and measure ad performance. You can manage cookie preferences via Google.

Data Use

We use your personal information to:
  • Connect you with advertisers (“Advertising Partners”) offering relevant products or services.
  • Respond to your inquiries (via email, phone, or text).
  • Inform you about our or our partners’ offerings.
  • Enable messaging through our Site.
  • Improve and secure our Site and business operations.
  • Monitor compliance, verify transactions, or resolve disputes.
  • Analyze performance, traffic, and user demographics (in aggregated form).
  • Match your data to partner requirements (e.g., geographic eligibility for insurance).
We may use automated decision-making for segmentation and matching to align your data with partner needs.

Data Sharing

We share your personal information:
  • With Advertising Partners to provide you with relevant products or services.
  • With QuoteNest affiliates or subsidiaries.
  • With service providers for compliance, verification, payment processing, IT, or analytics.
  • In public areas of our Site (e.g., message boards) if you choose to post.
  • In connection with a business sale, transfer, or merger.
  • To comply with legal obligations, respond to authorities, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, safety, or property.
We ensure third parties receiving your data are contractually obligated to use it securely and consistent with this notice.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may link to external websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or privacy policies. Mapping features, if included, are powered by Google and subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

Social Media Websites

Interactions on social media platforms may make your information visible to others, depending on your privacy settings. We are not responsible for social media platforms’ practices. Review their privacy policies to understand their data handling.

Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no data transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use our Site and provide data at your own risk. We ensure third parties receiving your data follow security protocols.

Children

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect, use, share, or sell their personal information. If we learn we have collected data from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly. Email us at [email protected] to report concerns.

Choices and Access

Marketing Emails:

Unsubscribe via the link in any marketing email or email us at [email protected]. Administrative messages may still be sent.

Phone Calls and Texts:

Opt out by filling the form.

Retention Period

We retain personal information as long as necessary for the purposes in this notice or as required by law. Retention varies based on data type, business needs, or legal obligations (e.g., tax, compliance, or dispute resolution).

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your U.S. state of residence, you may have the following rights under applicable state privacy laws, including but not limited to California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), Texas (TDPSA), Oregon (OCPA), Montana (MCDPA), Iowa, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, and other applicable state laws:

Right to Know / Access

You have the right to request details about the personal information we collect about you, including:
  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of the information
  • Business or commercial purposes for collection
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share or sell data
  • Specific pieces of personal information we hold about you

Right to Request Third-Party List

You may request a list of specific third parties with whom we have shared or sold your personal information.

Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations, fraud prevention, or transactional needs).

Right to Correct

You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

You have the right to opt out of:
  • The sale of your personal information
  • Sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral or targeted advertising

Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising / Profiling

You may request that we stop using your data for:
  • Targeted or personalized advertising
  • Automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

Where applicable, you may request that we limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal data to only necessary business purposes.

Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable and readily usable format.

Right to Appeal

If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

You may exercise your rights at any time using the following methods: Online Requests:
  • Request to Know
  • Request to Correct
  • Request to Delete
  • Request Third-Party List
  • Opt-Out Request
Opt-Out Link: Click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link located in the footer of our Site.
Cookies & Tracking: You can manage cookie preferences through:
  • Browser settings
  • Industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
Phone & SMS Opt-Out: You may opt out of phone calls and text messages by:
  • Following instructions provided during the call/text
  • Submitting a request through our opt-out form.

Authorized Agents

You or an authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf. We may require:
  • Proof of authorization from the agent
  • Verification of your identity directly

Additional State-Specific Disclosures

California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Right to opt out of sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah Residents

Residents of these states have rights under their respective privacy laws, including:
  • Access, correction, deletion, and portability rights
  • Opt-out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling

Texas, Oregon, Montana, Iowa, Delaware, New Jersey, Tennessee, New Hampshire Residents

These states provide similar rights, including:
  • Right to access, delete, and correct data
  • Right to opt out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data
  • Right to appeal decisions regarding consumer requests

Opt-Out Instructions

You can opt out of data sale, sharing, and targeted advertising in the following ways: Once you submit an opt-out request:
  • We will process it as soon as required by law
  • Your data will no longer be sold or shared for targeted advertising purposes
  • You may still receive non-personalized ads

International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred internationally. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers. We apply the protections in this notice regardless of your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via a Site banner, email, or notice in the Site footer. Continued use of our Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated notice.

QuoteNest Entities

“QuoteNest,” “we,” or “us” includes QuoteNest and its affiliates. QuoteNest is responsible for this Privacy Notice and its compliance.

Dispute Resolution

You may submit feedback about this notice or our practices to the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. Contact us first at [email protected] to resolve concerns.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Notice: Quotesnest, LLC Email: [email protected]