Privacy Policy

Introduction

Pollyrate ("we", "us", or "our") is operated by Poly Vibe LLC, a US-based limited liability company. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Pollyrate, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

The platform operates under US Section 230 protections and is designed to serve Australian users while maintaining compliance with applicable US laws.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and any optional profile information you choose to provide. We may also collect information about your location, electorate, and political interests to provide more relevant content.

User-Generated Content

Reviews, ratings, comments, and other content you post on Pollyrate are collected and stored. This content may be publicly visible and associated with your account name or username.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To enable you to post reviews and participate in discussions
• To communicate with you about your account and platform updates
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform functionality

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and comments you post are publicly visible.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform, such as hosting, analytics, and email services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Safety and Security: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pollyrate, our users, or the public.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain communications and data collection practices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

Children's Privacy

Pollyrate is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the effective date. Your continued use of Pollyrate after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@pollyrate.com.