Privacy Policy

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using Legitopedia, you may provide us with personal data voluntarily, such as:

• Name and email address when signing up or contacting us
• Profile information (e.g., profile picture, bio)
• Review content (including any personal information you include in your reviews)
• Business information if you are a business representative
• Communication preferences and support requests

Information Collected Automatically

We collect technical and usage information when you use the Platform:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and location (city-level)
• Pages visited and features used
• Business information if you are a business representative
• Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

• Business partners
• Public databases
• Social media platforms (if you connect your Legitopedia account)

How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your Legitopedia account
• To enable you to write, publish, edit, and manage reviews
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud
• To allow businesses to respond to reviews
• To communicate with you about updates, support, or promotions
• To improve and personalize our Platform
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

• With other users: Your reviews and public profile will be visible to other users and businesses on the Platform.
• With businesses: If you review a business, the business may see and respond to your review.
• With service providers: We work with trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) who help us run the Platform.
• Legal reasons: We may share data if required to do so by law, court order, or to protect Legitopedia’s rights or users.
• Business transfers: If Legitopedia is acquired or merges with another entity, your information may be part of the transfer.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention is required by law. Reviews and public contributions may remain published even if your account is deleted, unless you request removal and it meets our Reviewer Guidelines.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

You may also adjust privacy settings or delete your account at any time by logging into your Legitopedia profile.

Security Measures

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Regular security audits
• Role-based access controls
• Data pseudonymization where possible

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection laws. In such cases, we implement safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

Children's Privacy

Legitopedia is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at legitopedia.com/privacy-policy. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you via email or through the Platform.