Privacy Policy

RateMyPicture ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our app or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you provide when creating an account.
  • Uploaded Images: Photos that you choose to upload to be rated by other users.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you interact with the app, including swipes, likes, and other app-related activities.
  • Device Information: Information about your device, such as IP address, device type, browser type, and usage patterns.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We collect and process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: By using the app and uploading your pictures, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
  • Performance of a Contract: We process your data to provide our services as outlined in our terms and conditions.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve our services, detect fraud, and ensure the security of our platform.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the functionality of RateMyPicture.
  • To display your uploaded images to other users for rating.
  • To communicate with you regarding your account, updates, or security issues.
  • To analyze usage trends to enhance the user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your personal data:

  • With third-party service providers who assist in operating our app (e.g., hosting, analytics).
  • To comply with legal obligations or to respond to lawful requests from authorities.
  • To protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of RateMyPicture, our users, or the public.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your data to a third country, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or an adequacy decision by the European Commission, to protect your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data unless retention is legally required.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, especially if it is based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information and enhance the user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted with a new effective date, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: contact@ratemypicture.app