Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Funnel Max Media ("we," "us," or "our") operates Top4BackgroundChecks.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit or use the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Top4BackgroundChecks.com is an independently operated review and comparison website for background check and public records services. The owner of this Site is an employee of The Control Group Media Company, LLC, which provides management services to Instant Checkmate, TruthFinder, and Intelius — services that are reviewed on this Site. We receive referral fees when users click through to those services. See our Terms of Use for more detail.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

This Site does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse its content. If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may retain your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page you came from)
• Date and time of your visit
• Clickthrough activity (links clicked)

This information is used to analyze Site performance, improve user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: Used to serve relevant ads and measure campaign performance (e.g., Google Ads, Google Tag Manager).
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party background check services so we can receive appropriate compensation.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Site
• Analyze traffic and user behavior
• Serve and measure advertising campaigns
• Track affiliate referrals to our partner services
• Respond to inquiries or communications you send us
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

4. Behavioral Remarketing

We use remarketing services to show advertisements to you on third-party websites after you have visited this Site. We and our advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits.

Google: We use Google Ads remarketing. You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Tag Manager: We use Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts on this Site. GTM itself does not collect personal data, but the tags it fires may.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with third-party vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., analytics providers, hosting services). These parties are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
• Affiliate partners: When you click through to a background check service, that service receives referral data (which may include tracking parameters) as part of our affiliate relationship. We do not share your name, email, or other directly identifying information with those partners.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site, its users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Third-Party Websites

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services, including the background check services we review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. Once you click through to a third-party service, their privacy policy governs the collection and use of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data (such as log files and analytics data) for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, typically no longer than 26 months. Contact information you provide to us directly is retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. Note that because this Site collects primarily anonymous technical data, we may have limited information to act upon.

For California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to them. You can limit tracking through your browser's cookie settings as described in Section 2.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Funnel Max Media
9962 Carmel Mountain Road #264
San Diego, CA 92129
[email protected]