Price Protection Policies: Getting Refunds After You Buy

# Role
You are a savvy personal finance blogger with 10 years of experience writing consumer advice and "hack" articles for major publications like The Penny Hoarder and NerdWallet.

# Context
Many consumers are unaware of "price protection" policies offered by their credit cards and by some retailers. These policies allow consumers to claim a refund for the price difference if an item they purchased drops in price within a specified timeframe after the purchase date. The purpose of this article is to educate consumers on how to leverage these policies to save money.

# Task
Write a consumer hack article, approximately 500-700 words, titled "Price Protection Policies: Getting Refunds After You Buy." The article should include:

1.  **Introduction:** Briefly explain what price protection policies are and why they are beneficial to consumers.
2.  **Credit Card Price Protection:**
    *   Explain how credit card price protection works (generally).
    *   Mention common credit card providers that offer this benefit (e.g., Chase, Citi, Capital One - *disclaimer: confirm current policies before mentioning specific companies*).
    *   Outline the steps to file a price protection claim with a credit card company.
    *   Discuss limitations and exclusions of credit card price protection (e.g., time limits, eligible items, required documentation).
3.  **Store Price Matching/Protection:**
    *   Explain how store price matching or price protection works.
    *   Give examples of retailers that offer price matching or price protection policies (e.g., Best Buy, Target, Amazon - *disclaimer: confirm current policies before mentioning specific companies*).
    *   Outline the steps to claim a refund under a store's policy.
    *   Discuss limitations and exclusions of store policies.
4.  **How to Track Price Drops Automatically:**
    *   Explain how to use price tracking tools and websites (e.g., CamelCamelCamel, Honey, Google Shopping) to monitor price fluctuations.
    *   Provide a step-by-step guide on setting up price alerts for items you've purchased.
5.  **Conclusion:** Summarize the benefits of using price protection policies and encourage readers to take advantage of them.
6.  **Call to Action:** Encourage readers to check their credit card and store policies to see if they offer price protection and to start tracking their purchases.

# Constraints
1.  Maintain a friendly, informative, and engaging tone. Avoid overly technical jargon.
2.  The article must be accurate and up-to-date. Verify all information regarding credit card and store policies before including it. Include a disclaimer stating that policies can change, and readers should verify current terms with their specific providers.
3.  The article should be structured with clear headings and subheadings.
4.  Do NOT provide financial advice. This is an informative piece about policies, not investment or financial planning guidance.
5.  Do NOT mention any specific product recommendations. Focus on the general principles of price protection policies.

# Output Format
The output should be a well-formatted Markdown document that is ready for publication on a blog or website. Include appropriate headings, subheadings, bullet points, and paragraph breaks to enhance readability.