Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rate My Club ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using Rate My Club, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address (for authentication and communication)
• Username (optional)
• Club preferences and selections
• Ratings and feedback you submit
• Comments and interactions with other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Session information

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Authenticate users and ensure security
• Personalize your experience based on club preferences
• Process and display your ratings and feedback
• Send important updates about your account
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

4.1 Public Information

• Your ratings and comments are visible to other users
• Your username (if provided) may be displayed with your activities
• Aggregate rating data is publicly displayed

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@ratemy.club

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: