Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly and information collected automatically when you use the platform.

Information you provide:

• Account registration details (email address and any profile information you choose to provide)
• Review content you submit, including written reviews and ratings
• Communications you send to us directly

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data, including pages visited, search queries, and time spent on the platform
• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Ghosted platform
• Publish reviews you submit anonymously in accordance with your privacy preferences
• Communicate with you about your account, reviews, or platform updates
• Improve the platform's functionality and user experience
• Detect and address misuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising targeting purposes.

3. Review Visibility & Anonymity

All reviews on Ghosted are published anonymously. No personally identifying information is displayed publicly or linked to your review. Regardless of display preferences, your account information is retained internally to support content moderation and platform integrity. While we take reasonable measures to protect anonymity, we recommend avoiding the inclusion of personal identifying information in review content itself.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data in limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, email) under data processing agreements.
• Legal compliance: If required to do so by law, court order, or government request.
• Safety: If we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Ghosted, its users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and review content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain records.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@ghostedplatform.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take data protection seriously and will notify affected users in the event of a breach as required by applicable law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where the changes are material, notify registered users by email. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at contact@ghostedplatform.com.