Rated Pics

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026

Rated Pics respects your privacy and collects only the information necessary to operate the platform and provide its services.

1. Information We Collect

• Email address used for account access
• Password stored securely using encryption and hashing methods
• Uploaded photos or images submitted for listings
• Submitted website links or destination URLs
• Payment confirmation information provided by third-party payment processors

2. Temporary Data

If you upload images or submit information but do not complete payment, that data may be stored temporarily for processing purposes and automatically deleted after a short period.

3. How We Use Information

Collected information is used only to operate the platform, process submissions, display listings, manage accounts, and maintain the functionality and security of the service.

4. Analytics and Usage Data

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with the platform. These services may collect information such as pages visited, browser type, device type, approximate geographic region, and general usage patterns.

This information is used solely to improve the performance, usability, and stability of the platform. Analytics data is collected in aggregate form and is not used to personally identify individual users.

5. No Selling of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade user data. We do not provide personal information to advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. We do not store or have access to full credit card information or payment credentials.

7. Cookies

Essential cookies may be used to maintain login sessions, ensure basic functionality, and improve the reliability of the platform.

Analytics providers such as Google Analytics may also use cookies or similar technologies to measure site usage and performance.

8. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide platform services, maintain system integrity, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Accounts, listings, or associated data may be removed if they become inactive or are no longer required for platform operations.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect user data, including encrypted connections, secure password storage, and system monitoring practices.

10. External Links

Listings may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the most current version of this policy.