Last Updated: September 18th, 2025
Effective Date: September 18th, 2025
TrustedRatings.org is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
Your name, email address, and contact information
Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms
Product recommendations or feedback you submit
Account information (if applicable)
Usage Data:
We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as:
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring URLs and links clicked
Device operating system and language preferences
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to:
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website performance and user behavior
Improve our content and functionality
Deliver targeted content recommendations
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
Provide Services:
Deliver product reviews, buying guides, and recommendations
Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
Send order confirmations and updates (if applicable)
Improve Our Website:
Analyze usage data to improve website design, content, and functionality
Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends
Test and develop new features and services
Communicate with You:
Send marketing emails and promotional materials (with your consent)
Provide important updates about our website or services
Notify you of changes to our policies
Legal Compliance:
Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
Service Providers:
We engage third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics companies, email services) to help us operate our website and deliver our services. These providers have access to your personal information only as needed to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or valid requests from law enforcement.
Business Transfers:
If TrustedRatings.org is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent:
We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly consent to such sharing.
4. Your Rights
You may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request the deletion of your personal information
Object to the processing of your personal information
Export your data in a portable format
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@trustedratings.org
5. Opt-Out Policy
At TrustedRatings.org, we respect your privacy and provide you with the option to opt out of certain communications.
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications:
Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email
Contact us directly at customer@trustedratings.org
Adjust your preferences in your account settings
Important Note: Opting out of marketing emails does not prevent us from sending essential communications, such as:
Account notifications
Important website updates
Customer service responses
Legal or policy change notices
6. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Password protection for accounts
Regular security audits and updates
Restricted access to personal information
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information is collected
Delete personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@trustedratings.org
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
Posting a revised policy on our website
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification for material changes
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@trustedratings.org
Email (General): contact@trustedratings.org
Mailing Address: [Company Address]