BoardRanks Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2nd, 2025

BoardRanks ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you sign up.
• Content: Reviews, ratings, and other content you submit.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit.
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain session information and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Manage your account and preferences
• Moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service
• Communicate with you about updates or issues
• Analyze site usage for internal insights

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: For hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests

4. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed for our operations, moderation logs, or legal compliance. You may request account deletion at any time.

5. Children's Privacy

BoardRanks is not intended for individuals under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request corrections
• Request deletion of your account and data

To exercise these rights, contact us at boardranks@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, CAPTCHA services). These services may collect usage data under their own privacy terms.

8. Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Use the Service at your own risk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we'll update the "Effective Date". Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at: boardranks@gmail.com

Thank you for using BoardRanks!