Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 3, 2025
1. Introduction
At AboutThatVendor, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details
- Review Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and photos you submit
- Social Media Data: Information from connected social media accounts (with your permission)
- Communication: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Cookies: Session cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
- Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise GPS)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process and display your reviews
- Verify the authenticity of reviews
- Communicate with you about your account
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Public Information
Reviews, ratings, and profile information you choose to make public will be visible to all users and may be indexed by search engines.
4.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:
- Cloud hosting services
- Analytics providers
- Email service providers
- Payment processors
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and testing
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@aboutthatvendor.com
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Deleted reviews may be archived for fraud prevention.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@aboutthatvendor.com
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to transparency and protecting your personal information.