Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when comparing auto insurance rates across Canada.
Last revised: May 24, 2026
Effective for all auto insurance quote comparisons in Canada
This Privacy Policy governs the use of your Personal Information in connection with any websites, online services, and/or applications owned or operated by Direct Quote Compare ("we," "us," "our," or "Direct Quote Compare"), including the website located at directquotecompare.ca and any auto insurance comparison services (collectively, the "Services").
We are not an insurance company or an insurance agent. We help connect individuals and businesses in Canada with companies that may be able to provide auto insurance products. We do not charge individuals to submit inquiries; instead, we receive payment from insurance agents, insurers, and third-party insurance service websites ("Insurance Services").
Personal Information: When you use Direct Quote Compare to compare auto insurance, we may collect identifiers (name, date of birth, driver's license number, IP address), contact info, motor vehicle records, driving history, claims history, desired coverage, financial info, consumer reports, device data, and location.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, clicks, and referring URLs.
Call & Session Recording: We may record calls and electronic communications for quality assurance. By communicating with us, you consent.
We collect information directly from you (forms, surveys), automatically via cookies and similar technologies, and from third-party sources such as insurance partners and consumer reporting agencies. We use cookies to improve your experience—essential, analytics, advertising cookies. You can adjust cookie preferences via browser settings.
We use your Personal Information to: provide auto insurance quotes, connect you with licensed Canadian insurers, improve our Services, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We may share your information with Insurance Services and Service Providers (hosting, analytics, marketing). We do not sell sensitive personal data.
📌 For Canadian auto insurance: Your information is shared only with insurers/brokers to generate real-time rates. Under PIPEDA and provincial laws, you have the right to withdraw consent and request deletion.
In connection with auto insurance applications, insurers may obtain consumer reports including credit information and driving records (MVR). By providing information to Direct Quote Compare, you consent to insurance partners obtaining such reports as permitted by Canadian privacy legislation.
Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial laws (e.g., Quebec Law 25, Alberta PIPA), you have the right to access, correct, and withdraw consent regarding your personal information. You may also request that we stop selling or sharing your information for marketing purposes. To exercise these rights, email us.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or use the DAAC (Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada) opt-out tool.
We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described or as required by law.
The Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Direct Quote Compare – Privacy Office (Canada)
Email: privacy@directquotecompare.ca
If you are a resident of certain jurisdictions, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. Please contact our Privacy Officer for more information.
You can direct us not to sell your personal information by submitting a request via our Do Not Sell My Personal Information form or by emailing us. We will process your request within 15 business days.
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last revised" date. Your continued use of Direct Quote Compare after changes constitutes acceptance.
© 2026 Direct Quote Compare – Auto Insurance Comparison Canada. All rights reserved. Direct Quote Compare is a digital insurance comparison engine, providing real-time auto insurance rates across all Canadian provinces through relationships with licensed carriers and agency partners.
We adhere to federal and provincial privacy laws, ensuring your auto insurance data is handled responsibly.
You can withdraw consent for marketing and sharing at any time. Email us.
Enhanced rights for Quebec residents: data portability, deletion, and explicit consent.
Canadian residents: opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information.