privacy
Welcome to FansCritic.com (“FansCritic”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or use our services (the “Service”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1. Information You Provide
When you create an account, post a review, or contact us, you may provide:
Username and email address
Password (securely hashed)
Profile details (if added voluntarily)
Content you submit (reviews, comments, ratings, etc.)
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you use FansCritic, we automatically collect:
IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Referring URL and pages visited
Date/time of access
Cookies or similar technologies (for analytics and session management)
1.3. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Analyze traffic and usage
Improve the overall experience
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
Operate and maintain the Service
Display and moderate user reviews
Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
Communicate with you about your account or updates
Improve site functionality and performance
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. User-Generated Content
When you post reviews, comments, or other content on FansCritic, that content becomes publicly visible.
Please avoid including personal information or sensitive data in your posts.
We may remove or moderate content that violates our Terms of Service.
4. Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
Service providers (hosting, analytics, security) who process data on our behalf.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
All partners and processors are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with this Policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as necessary to:
Maintain your account,
Comply with legal obligations,
Resolve disputes, and
Enforce our agreements.
You can request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent (if applicable)
Request a copy of your data (data portability)
Object to or restrict processing
To exercise your rights, email [email protected].
7. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Children’s Privacy
FansCritic is intended for adults (18+) only.
We do not knowingly collect or store data from anyone under 18.
If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access FansCritic from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred and processed internationally.
We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.