This privacy policy describes how RateMyFieldwork (“Website,” “we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit, access, or use our services.
How We Protect Your Privacy
No name, email, or login is required to post a review
Site names and cities are public, but you stay anonymous
We don’t sell or share your data
We use basic tools (like cookies and IP logs) to prevent spam
You’re in control. Review only what you’re comfortable sharing.
Information we collect
We strive to collect as little personal information as possible, especially since our platform is designed to allow for anonymous participation.
However, certain data is collected to ensure the integrity, security, and lawful operation of our services.
Information you provide
You may submit anonymous content through review forms. We do not require or ask for your name, email, or personal identity to post reviews.
Automatically collected data
We collect certain technical information automatically:
We collect basic technical info (like IP address and browser type) to help us detect spam and keep the site secure. This data is not linked to your review.
The aforementioned information is used for:
Website analytics
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use:
Session cookies to maintain user functionality, analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) for anonymous traffic insights, anti-spam and bot-detection tools that rely on behavioral data.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact functionality.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
Operate and improve the Website, moderate and filter submitted reviews, prevent fraud, spam, and abuse, respond to inquiries or legal requests, comply with applicable laws and protect legal rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties.
Anonymous review submissions
Our platform is intended to support anonymous user-generated reviews.
We do not require login or user accounts. We do not associate reviews with names, emails, or any personal profile. We maintain internal logs (IP, timestamp) for abuse prevention only. We are committed to anonymous posting. We don’t collect names, emails, or accounts. We store minimal technical data to prevent abuse — not to identify users. While no website can guarantee total anonymity under every legal scenario, your privacy is our priority.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have legal rights under U.S. state laws or other jurisdictions. This may include the right to know what personal data we collect, right to delete personal data (subject to certain exceptions), right to opt-out of data sale (we do not sale data), right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Data security
We take reasonable technical, administrative measures to protect your data including, SSL encryption, secure hosting. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is 100% secure. We do our best to protect your data, but as with any website, complete security cannot be guaranteed.
Third party services
We may use trusted third party services such as Google Analytics, Email delivery platforms, spam filters. These services may collect data subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend you review them individually.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, please contact us for removal.
Legal disclosure
We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of RateMyFieldwork.com, investigate or prevent illegal activities, protect the safety of users or the public.
Data retention
We retain data as long as necessary for the purpose listed above, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Review content may be retained indefinitely for platform integrity, unless removed under our moderation policy or legal process.
International users
We are based in the United States and governed by U.S. laws. If you are accessing the Website from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without further notice.