GDPR Policy

Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)


At RateMyBrand.net, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


1. Who We Are

RateMyBrand.net (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a platform that allows users to rate and review brands, products, and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and lawfully.


2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name or username

  • Email address

  • Reviews, ratings, and comments

  • Contact or support messages

B. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone setting and location

  • Usage data (e.g., page views, time spent on site)


3. Legal Bases for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent – You give permission for us to process your personal data.

  • Contractual Necessity – To fulfill our obligations to you (e.g., account creation, providing services).

  • Legitimate Interest – To improve our services, prevent fraud, or conduct analytics.

  • Legal Obligation – Where required by law or regulation.


4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Operate and maintain our platform

  • Display user reviews and ratings

  • Communicate with you (support, updates, etc.)

  • Prevent fraud and abuse

  • Improve and personalize your user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations


5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, customer support, etc.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or court order

  • Other Users: When you post public reviews or ratings


6. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the following rights:

  • Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – You can request that we delete your data.

  • Restriction – You can ask us to limit the way we use your data.

  • Objection – You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Portability – You can request to transfer your data to another service provider.

  • Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@ratemybrand.net


7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze usage and trends

  • Personalize content

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. More details are in our [Cookie Policy].


8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

If you delete your account, we may retain limited information for compliance purposes.


9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside of the EU/EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place.


11. Children's Privacy

RateMyBrand.net is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes and update the “Last Updated” date.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your data or this policy, contact us:

📧 Email: contact@ratemybrand.net
🌐 Website: www.ratemybrand.net


You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.


 

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