Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

RateMyBitsProf ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website ratemybitsprof.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address via Google OAuth. We do not store your Google password.

User-Generated Content: We collect the reviews, ratings, and comments you submit about professors and courses.

Transcript Data: If you upload academic transcripts, we process them to extract course and grade information. Transcript files are stored securely and used solely to verify your course history.

Usage Data: We may collect basic usage information such as pages visited and actions taken on the site to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your account
  • To display your reviews and ratings on the platform
  • To process uploaded transcripts and verify course enrollment
  • To improve and maintain the platform
  • To communicate with you about your account or the service

3. Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication. When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, contacts, or any other Google services. We use the minimum permissions required for authentication.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following cases:

  • Public Reviews: Reviews and ratings you submit are visible to other users of the platform.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
  • Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as cloud hosting and AI processing) to operate the platform. These providers only access data as needed to perform their functions.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Reviews may be anonymized and retained after account deletion.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for college students and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the site.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at creeperhat16@gmail.com.