Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1/26/2026
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how What's This Charge ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Search queries for merchant IDs
- Location information when provided for location-based searches
- Merchant information submitted through our contribution forms
- Voting data on merchant matches
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address for voting integrity
- Browser fingerprint for duplicate vote prevention
- Usage data and analytics through cookies
- Device and browser information
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our merchant ID lookup service
- To prevent voting fraud and maintain data integrity
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
- To respond to user inquiries and support requests
- To comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
- With your consent
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Prevent duplicate voting
- Improve site performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some features of our service.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of certain uses of your information
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: me (at) brooksconkle (dot) com
Address: What's This Charge
853 Dauphin St. Suite C
Mobile, AL 36602