Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Intotab.com ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website review platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture, bio
• Content: Reviews, ratings, comments you post
• Communications: Messages you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies (see Cookie Policy)
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics

2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

• Financial information (we use third-party payment processors)
• Government ID numbers
• Health information
• Sensitive personal data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Authenticate your account and prevent fraud
• Display your reviews and ratings
• Send service-related communications
• Improve our Service through analytics
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against abuse and spam

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Consent: When you create an account and agree to our terms
• Contract: To provide the services you requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Share Data With:

• Other Users: Your reviews and username are public
• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics (under strict agreements)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or court order

6.2 We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your email with businesses you review
• Use your data for targeted advertising
• Transfer data without your consent (except legal requirements)

7. Data Security

We protect your data through:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted password storage (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Limited access controls
• Secure data centers
• Incident response procedures

However, no method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Reviews: Indefinitely (part of public record)
• Logs: 90 days
• Cookies: Session or up to 1 year

After deletion, some data may persist in backups for up to 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United Kingdom. If you access our Service from outside the UK, your data will be transferred to and processed in the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with GDPR.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Performance Cookies: To understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.