Privacy Policy for RatingBell.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how RatingBell.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect it

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information gathered automatically:

* Account Information: When you register, we may collect your name, email address, and username.

* Public Content: Any ratings, reviews, or comments you post are considered public personal data. This includes your username, the content of your review, and the date it was posted.

* Usage Data: We automatically collect Log Data, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, to understand how you use our site.

* Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

* Operate, maintain, and improve the website functionality.

* Display your reviews and ratings to the public as part of our core service.

* Communicate with you regarding account updates or support.

* Prevent fraudulent activity, such as bot-driven ratings.

4. Data Sharing and Public Display

* Public Visibility: Because RatingBell is a democratic rating platform, your ratings and reviews are visible to all visitors.

* Third-Party Services: We may share information with service providers (like Firebase or analytics tools) to help us run the site. These parties are obligated to keep your data secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

* Access and Correction: You may update your account details at any time.

* Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal data.

* Cookies: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Security

We implement standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access. However, please remember that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. 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 policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date".

Implementation Tip

You should link this policy in the footer of your website so it is accessible from every page.

Would you like me to create a "Terms and Conditions" section to go along with this, covering rules for posting reviews?