Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/18/2025
Last Updated: 8/18/2025
Introduction
RamenRater.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://ramenrater.com/ (the “Site”) or use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us through our contact form at /contact/ or email us at hinata@ramenrater.com
- Comments and Reviews: Any comments, reviews, or feedback you submit on our recipes or blog posts
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or recipe updates
- Recipe Submissions: Any recipes, photos, or content you submit to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send you newsletters, recipe updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyze Site usage and trends to improve user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure Site security
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Site (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business
- Consent: With your explicit permission
Third-Party Services
Our Site may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Email Marketing Platforms: For newsletter and promotional communications
- Social Media Plugins: For sharing recipes and content on social platforms
- Advertising Networks: For displaying relevant advertisements
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable social media features
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Restrict or object to certain data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at hinata@ramenrater.com or through our contact page at /contact/.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Users
If you are visiting our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: hinata@ramenrater.com
- Contact Page: https://ramenrater.com/contact/
- Website: https://ramenrater.com/
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.