Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Profile picture (if using social login)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• IP address (hashed for privacy)
• Browser fingerprint (for vote integrity)
• Pages visited and actions taken
• Device type and browser information

User-Generated Content

When you submit reviews or tool submissions, we collect the content you provide, including ratings, comments, and tool information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process and display your reviews and submissions
• Prevent fraudulent voting and spam
• Communicate with you about your account or submissions
• Improve our service and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Vote Integrity

To maintain fair and accurate rankings, we use browser fingerprinting and IP address hashing to prevent duplicate voting. This data is used solely for vote integrity purposes and is not used to personally identify you or track you across other websites.

4. Information Sharing

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

• Public Content: Reviews and ratings you submit are publicly visible along with your display name.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (hosting, analytics) that may process data on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@modelrate.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

8. Third-Party Links

Our service contains links to third-party AI tools and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at help@modelrate.com