Data Processing
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
This Data Processing Agreement governs how Reviews.ml processes personal data on behalf of our business customers and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reviews.ml as Data Controller
When you create an account or submit a review, Reviews.ml acts as the data controller for your personal information. We determine the purposes and means of processing.
Reviews.ml as Data Processor
When processing data on behalf of business customers (e.g., for analytics), we act as a data processor following their instructions.
Types of Data Processed
- Account Data: Name, email, profile information
- Review Data: Reviews, ratings, photos, and comments
- Technical Data: IP addresses, device information, cookies
- Business Data: Business profiles, responses, analytics
Legal Bases for Processing
- Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
- Contract: To provide our services to you
- Legitimate Interest: For fraud prevention and platform improvement
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
Data Transfers
We may transfer data internationally. When transferring data outside your jurisdiction, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Account data is deleted upon request, subject to legal retention requirements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data. See our Privacy Policy for full details on exercising your rights.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training
- Incident response procedures