Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/09/25

Your privacy matters to us.

This Privacy Policy describes how OurRushmore ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website and platform ("Platform").

By using OurRushmore, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several categories:

1.1 Information You Provide

When creating an account or interacting with the platform, you may provide:

  • Name or username
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Rankings, votes, and submissions
  • Optional rationale or explanations for rankings
  • Messages or content posted within the platform

We do not store passwords in plain text. They are encrypted using industry-standard methods.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use OurRushmore, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Cookies and session identifiers
  • Time stamps and usage logs

This helps us monitor performance, detect bugs, and ensure platform security.

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve functionality
  • Analyze usage (via basic analytics tools)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and maintain the platform
  • Display and aggregate ranking results
  • Personalize user experience
  • Improve platform performance and features
  • Communicate with you about updates or issues
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or manipulation
  • Ensure ranking integrity and security

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share data in the following situations:

3.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services for:

  • Email delivery
  • Hosting and storage
  • Analytics
  • Authentication (if enabled)
  • Background job processing

These providers have access only to the data necessary to perform their services.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Law
  • Court order
  • Government request
  • To protect our rights, safety, or users

3.3 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated stats (e.g., "Top rankings this week"), but this data does not identify individual users.

4. User Content Visibility

When you submit rankings or rationale, your submissions may be publicly visible depending on platform settings.

User content may:

  • Be displayed on public prompt pages
  • Contribute to aggregated ranking results
  • Be used for platform analytics or improvement

You are responsible for ensuring your submissions do not contain sensitive personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide platform functionality
  • Maintain account history
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Ensure dataset accuracy for rankings and stats

You may request account deletion at any time, and we will remove associated personal information unless we are required to keep certain data for legitimate purposes (security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted passwords
  • Secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Access controls for admin and staff
  • Regular monitoring and logging

However, no online service can be guaranteed 100% secure. You use the platform at your own risk.

7. Children's Privacy

OurRushmore is not intended for children under 13.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing your data
  • Updating or correcting data
  • Requesting deletion
  • Requesting a copy of your data
  • Limiting or objecting to processing

To make a request, contact:

info@ourrushmore.com

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party sites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before interacting with them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

Updates will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of our platform means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:

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