Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RateMyMajor.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Display user-submitted reviews and ratings on the Site
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and improve Site performance and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse
• Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site traffic, and serve advertising. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., login sessions)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our ad partners to serve relevant ads

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Partners

We display third-party ads on the Site. Our advertising partners, which may include Google AdSense and affiliate networks, may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These partners have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

We may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on the Site. Affiliate partners may also collect limited data in connection with those transactions.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers that assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Advertising and affiliate partners as described in Section 5
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law
• Successors in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale

User-submitted reviews and ratings are publicly visible on the Site by default.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at ratemymajor.com@gmail.com. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of certain advertising cookies (see Section 4)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ratemymajor.com@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of your data, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California rights, contact us at ratemymajor.com@gmail.com.

12. 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. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: