CheckAReview Privacy Policy
- Introduction
CheckAReview (“we”, “our”) operates an open review platform. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use CheckAReview.com and related services (“our platform”).
- Terms We Use
- “CheckAReview”: CheckAReview.com, the data controller
- “Platform”: All CheckAReview websites, apps, and services
- “Public personal data”: Information visible to all platform visitors
- “Private personal data”: Non-public information we process
- Third-Party Websites
Our platform may link to external sites. We don’t control their privacy practices. Always review their policies separately.
- We’re an Open Platform
When you participate:
- Reviews/profile details are publicly visible
- Businesses may publicly reply to reviews
- You control profile information visibility
- Personal Data We Collect
Public Personal Data
- Profile identifiers (username, photo)
- Country location
- Review content (text, ratings, media)
- Business/product names reviewed
- Dates of experiences/reviews
- Social connections (if linked)
Private Personal Data
- Contact details (email, name)
- Account credentials
- Device/IP information
- Usage analytics
- Verification documents
- Communication records
Business-Specific Data
- Company registration details
- Employee contact information
- Payment/banking data (paid services)
- How We Collect Personal Data
Directly From You:
- Account registration
- Review submissions
- Customer support inquiries
From Third Parties:
- Business partners (review invitations)
- Social media platforms
- Fraud detection services
Automatically:
- Cookies and tracking technologies
- Server logs
- Device/browser data
- Data Controllers & Processors
- Primary Controller: CheckAReview.com for platform operations
- Joint Controllers: Businesses for invitation data
- Processors: Vendors with strict contractual obligations
- Why We Process Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account management | Contract fulfilment |
| Review publication | Legitimate interest |
| Fraud prevention | Legal obligation |
| Service improvements | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing* | Consent |
*Where required by law
- Data Sharing
Public Data Recipients:
- Search engines
- Business partners
- Licensed third parties
Private Data Recipients:
- Payment processors
- Cloud service providers
- Legal authorities (when required)
- International Transfers
We use EU SCCs, UK IDTAs, and equivalent safeguards for cross-border data transfers.
- Data Retention
- Active accounts: Until deletion request
- Legal requirements: Per applicable laws
- Financial records: 7 years
- Your Rights
You may:
- Access your data
- Request corrections
- Delete your account*
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
*Subject to legal retention requirements
- Security Measures
We implement:
- Encryption
- Access controls
- Regular security audits
- Staff training programs
- Cookies & Tracking
We use:
- Essential cookies (non-optional)
- Analytics cookies (opt-out available)
- Marketing cookies (consent-based)
- Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not designed for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect their data.
- Policy Changes
Material updates will be communicated via:
- Platform notifications
- Email (for account holders)
- Revised effective dates
- Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
CheckAReview.
125 Deansgate, Greater Manchester, M3 2BY
Email: [email protected]