Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/09/2026

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Rated (“Rated,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Buyer IQ LLC, a Texas limited liability company with principal offices in Texas, collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit https://rated.xyz and related services (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact information
• Messages, feedback, or comments
• Newsletter sign-ups
• Other information submitted via forms

We collect this information only when you choose to provide it.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with the Site, we may automatically collect information including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time of visit
• Referring URLs
• Click behavior
• Session duration

This data may be collected using cookies, server logs, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies.

C. Information from Affiliates and Partners

We participate in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates. When you click affiliate links, tracking technologies may collect referral event data, timestamps, and anonymous identifiers. We do not receive your Amazon account information, payment information, or full purchase details. All purchases occur on third-party retailer sites.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Provide and improve content and services
• Personalize user experience
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Analyze trends and usage
• Manage affiliate tracking
• Detect fraud or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate with you

We do not use personal information for purposes other than those described in this Policy.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies to collect data about:

• Site performance
• User navigation
• Affiliate activity
• Advertising effectiveness
• Analytics information

Types of cookies may include:

• Essential cookies
• Performance/analytics cookies
• Affiliate tracking cookies
• Advertising/measurement cookies

You can control cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

Rated contains links to third-party websites including retailers, affiliate partners, payment processors, and analytics providers. We do not control third-party privacy practices. Once you leave our Site, your interactions are governed by their policies.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

When you click affiliate links and make purchases:

• We may earn a commission
• You do not pay extra
• We do not control retailer pricing
• We do not guarantee products

6. Sharing of Information

A. Service Providers

We may share data with vendors such as:

• Hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email providers
• Customer support tools

These providers are contractually required to protect information.

B. Affiliate and Advertising Partners

For attribution, analytics, and reporting purposes.

C. Legal and Safety

We may disclose information:

• To comply with legal obligations
• To respond to lawful requests
• To protect rights or safety
• To investigate fraud or threats

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

7. International Visitors

If you access the Site outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on location, you may have rights including:

• Access personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Opt out of certain sharing

To exercise rights, contact: contact@buyeriq.ai

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights to:

• Access collected personal data
• Request deletion or correction
• Opt out of sale/sharing
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

We do not sell personal information for money. To opt out of certain sharing, use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or email contact@buyeriq.ai.

13. Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. Updated versions will include a revised effective date. Continued use indicates acceptance.

15. Contact Information

Buyer IQ LLC
5900 Balcones Dr., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78731
contact@buyeriq.ai
https://rated.xyz