Privacy Policy
Thank you for using RateMyDorm.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our website.
Last updated: April 17, 2024
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you, such as your email address, only if you voluntarily provide it to us. This information is collected solely for the purpose of verifying your student status. Providing your email address is optional, and you can still use our website anonymously without providing this information.
User-Generated Content: When you submit reviews or upload photos of dorms, you are providing us with user-generated content. By uploading photos, you grant us permission to use these photos on our website for the purpose of displaying dorm information and reviews.
Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This information is used for analytics purposes to improve our website and user experience.
2. Use of Information
To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use the information we collect to provide and personalize our services, including displaying dorm reviews and photos, and to improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
Communication: If you provide us with your email address, we may use it to communicate with you regarding your account, inquiries, or updates about our services. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
Advertising: We use third-party advertising partners, such as Google Ads, to display advertisements on our website. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to provide you with personalized ads. You can adjust your ad preferences or opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting the respective ad network's privacy policy.
3. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
5. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
- By email: contact@ratemydorm.com