Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Shave Rater ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shaverater.com and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Skin type, hair type, shaving preferences, and experience level
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and shaving session data you submit
• Communication Data: Information from your inquiries, feedback, or support requests

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address
• Analytics Data: Aggregated statistics about site performance and user behavior

Information from Third Parties

• OAuth Providers: Basic profile information when you sign in with Google
• Product Information: Public product data from manufacturers and retailers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Create and manage your account
• Personalize product recommendations based on your preferences
• Process and display your reviews and ratings
• Send transactional emails (welcome emails, password resets)
• Improve our services through analytics and user feedback
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and comments you post are publicly visible
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of passwords using bcrypt
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure data storage with trusted providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent for processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@shaverater.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication status
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where required by law.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. 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 effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: