Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use RatingsNearMe, we may collect:

• Usage data (pages visited, search queries, clicks) via analytics tools
• Contact information you voluntarily submit (lead forms, review submissions, business registration)
• Business information submitted when claiming or creating a listing
• IP address and browser/device information for security and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

• To connect consumers with local service providers
• To display and improve business listings and ratings
• To send lead notifications to business owners (with consent)
• To analyze site performance and improve the user experience
• To prevent fraud and abuse

3. Data Sources

Business listing data on RatingsNearMe is sourced from publicly available Google Business Profile information. Ratings and review counts reflect publicly accessible Google data. Consumer-submitted reviews are collected directly on this platform with the reviewer's consent.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. When you submit a lead form, your contact information is shared with the local service provider(s) you selected. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for session management, analytics, and personalisation. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not function correctly without them.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you by contacting us. Business owners may request removal or correction of their listing data via the business dashboard or contact form.

7. Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us here.