Privacy Policy

Welcome to RateMyProf, a platform designed to help students provide feedback on their professors while allowing professors and administrators to review ratings and improve the educational experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Definitions

Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service.
Application: Refers to RateMyProf.
Company: Refers to the creators of RateMyProf.
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service: The RateMyProf application.
You: The individual accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect the following personal data from users:

Name
Email Address
University Affiliation
Department
Username & Password
Profile Picture (Optional)

Usage Data

We may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and interaction data to enhance user experience and improve our Service.

Features and Data Usage

Ratings & Reviews: Students can rate professors and leave reviews. These ratings will be visible to other users.
Profile Management: Professors and admins can manage their profiles and update information.
Admin Controls: Admins can manage student and professor accounts, ensuring compliance with app guidelines.
Search & View: Users can search for professors and view ratings and reviews.

Sharing Your Personal Data

With Other Users: Ratings and reviews are publicly visible, but personal details remain confidential.
With Service Providers: To analyze app performance and enhance user experience.
For Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Retention and Security of Your Data

We retain user data as long as necessary for app functionality and legal compliance. Security measures are in place to protect against unauthorized access.

Children's Privacy

RateMyProf is not intended for individuals under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will notify users of significant changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at support@ratemyprof.com.