Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 31, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Rate The Bar ("we", "our", or "us"), based in Phoenix, Arizona, collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website located at ratethebar.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we collect automatically when you use the Site, and information from third-party sources.

Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide.

Authentication via Clerk

Our Site uses Clerk (clerk.com) for authentication services. When you sign up or log in to our Site, you may provide information to Clerk, which may include:

  • Email addresses and phone numbers
  • Names and usernames
  • Profile pictures
  • Social login information (if you choose to connect social accounts)

Clerk's collection and use of your information is governed by Clerk's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing their policy to understand how they process your data.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with the Site, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Pages you visit
  • Referring website

Cloudflare Hosting

Our Site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, a service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare may collect and process certain information about visitors to our Site, including:

  • IP addresses
  • System configuration information
  • Traffic statistics
  • Security event information

Cloudflare's collection and use of this information is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review their policy to understand how they process data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Develop new products and services
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
  • Protect the rights and property of Rate The Bar and others

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as Clerk for authentication and Cloudflare for hosting)
  • Professional advisors, such as lawyers and accountants, where necessary
  • Government authorities when required by law
  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or acquisition

Data Security

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

Your Rights

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

  • Access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction or objection to our use of your personal information
  • Data portability

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

Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to delete the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.