RateMyReg (“we”, “our”, “us”) helps people share experiences about driving behaviour in the UK. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in line with UK data protection law.

Information We Collect

• What you submit: registration reports, categories, comments, optional media links, and location pins.
• Account details: email, username.
• Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, security logs (for anti-spam and fraud prevention).
• Messages: enquiries, disputes, and removal requests.

We do not collect unnecessary personal information.

How We Use Your Information

• Publish user reports (after moderation).
• Ensure reports are genuine and fair; prevent abuse and spam.
• Improve our service and security.
• Respond to enquiries, disputes, and removal requests.

We do not sell your data.

Legal Bases

• Legitimate interests (community reporting, platform security, moderation).
• Consent (when you submit a report or create an account).
• Legal obligation (when required by law).

What May Be Public

• Registration plate reported.
• Report category and comment.
• Approximate location and date.
• Optional media link (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo).

We do not publish personal details of individuals. Exact home/work locations are not required and may be generalised.

Data Retention

• Reports may remain published unless disputed or removed.
• Account data is kept while your account is active.
• Moderation and security logs are kept for fraud prevention.

Cookies & Tracking

We may use essential cookies for security/anti-spam and privacy-friendly analytics to understand site use. You can control cookies in your browser settings.

Your Rights

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent (where applicable).
• Request review or removal of a report about you/your vehicle.

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@ratemyreg.co.uk.

Reporting Abuse, Disputes & Removals

If a report is inaccurate, unfair, malicious, or defamatory, email admin@ratemyreg.co.uk with the registration and details. We may request proof of registered keepership. We aim to respond within 30 days.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data and restrict access to authorised personnel.

Changes

We may update this policy. Continued use of the site means you accept the latest version.

Contact

Email: admin@ratemyreg.co.uk
Website: https://ratemyreg.co.uk/