Privacy Policy for TrustedB

Last Updated: July 27, 2025

TrustedB ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website trustedb.com (the "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Platform. By using TrustedB, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.
Review and Rating Information: Information you provide when submitting reviews or ratings, such as your feedback, comments, or ratings for businesses or services.
Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Platform, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and features used.
Device and Browser Information: We may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other technical details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity, improve functionality, and personalize your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Platform, including account management and review functionalities.
To process and display your reviews and ratings.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending service-related updates.
To analyze usage trends and improve our Platform’s performance and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and security of TrustedB and its users.
To personalize content and advertisements, where applicable.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, or other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
With Business Partners: We may share aggregated or anonymized data with partners for business or marketing purposes.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety.
In Business Transfers: If TrustedB is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

Access and Update: You can access and update your account information through your profile settings.
Delete: You may request the deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.
Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the Platform’s functionality.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Do Not Track: Our Platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@trustedb.com.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain account information until you delete your account or reviews until they are removed from the Platform.

7. International Data Transfers

TrustedB operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, using mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses where necessary.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Platform or through other communication channels. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

TrustedB
Email: privacy@trustedb.com

By using TrustedB, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.