Privacy Notice

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

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, Network Advertising Initiative, or our “Privacy Preferences” link in the Site footer.

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.

Privacy Choices:

Manage cookie preferences via our “Privacy Preferences” link or third-party tools (e.g., NAI). See “Your Privacy Rights” below for rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of sale/sharing.

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:

  • Right to Know:

    Access details about the personal information we collect, including categories, sources, purposes, and third parties involved.

  • Right to Request Third-Party List:

    Obtain a list of specific third parties with whom we shared or sold your data.

  • Right to Delete:

    Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, fraud prevention).

  • Right to Correct:

    CCorrect inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing:

    Opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, including for targeted advertising.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising:

    Limit use of your data for personalized ads.

  • Right to Appeal:

    Appeal our decision on your privacy rights request.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination:

    We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Sensitive Personal Information

We limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security number, medical data) to permitted business purposes under applicable laws.

How to Submit a Request.

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

We will confirm receipt and respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature of our Site, we may not always verify your identity, as we do not require accounts or ongoing relationships. In such cases, we may provide a description of our data practices instead of specific data.

To appeal a decision, email [email protected]. Nevada residents can submit verified opt-out requests to the same email.

Authorized Agents

You or an authorized agent may submit requests on your behalf. Agents must provide proof of authorization, and we may verify your consent directly.

Data Sharing in the Past 12 Months

  • Categories Shared/Sold:

    Identifiers, credit information, protected classifications (excluding sensitive data), internet activity, geolocation, education, and inferences (to Advertising Partners and data aggregators for targeted advertising or commercial purposes).

  • Third Parties:

    QuoteNest affiliates, service providers (e.g., compliance, analytics), and third parties in business transfers.

  • Business Purposes:

    Matching you with partners, analytics, compliance, and Site improvement.

We do not knowingly sell or share data of individuals under 16.

California Privacy Rights Reporting

Calendar 2024 Data Subject Requests (DSRs)
Requests Received Requests Completed % Completed Average Days to Respond
Access 86 86 100% 36 Days
Delete 173 173 100% 2 Days
Correct 0 0 NA NA
Opt-out 4122 4122 100% 1 Day
Total 4381 4381 100%

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]