Privacy & Data Protection

SystemRatings operates with a simple principle: we collect only what's necessary, protect it fiercely, and never sell your data. This document explains our practices in plain language.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact information when you submit inquiries through our contact form
• Professional information if you participate in surveys or research
• Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visit

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Services

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service, provide services on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

These services may include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Email service providers for newsletter distribution
• Content delivery networks for website performance

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or destroy it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not sell).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the above address.