Legal Documentation

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Who We Are

GuideToReviews.com (the "Site") is an independent AI tools directory designed for legal, real estate, finance, and education professionals. The Site is owned and operated by a sole proprietor. We provide curated research and reviews of artificial intelligence software.

Our commitment is to transparency. This policy outlines exactly what data is collected, how it is used, and the third-party services involved in delivering this platform.

What We Collect

  • Account Data: Email address and username provided during registration.
  • Newsletter: Email address for those who explicitly opt-in to updates.
  • Submissions: Information provided via the "Submit a Tool" form.
  • Technical Logs: IP addresses and browser headers (standard log files).

What We Do NOT Collect

  • Financial and Payment Data: We do not process payments or store credit card information.
  • In-depth Professional Credentials: We do not verify or store your actual licensing details.
  • Private Client Data: We never ask for or store information about your clients.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following specific purposes:

  • To provide and maintain your user account.
  • To process and verify tool submissions.
  • To send newsletters (only if you have opted in).
  • To protect the security and integrity of the Site.

Third-Party Services

We rely on specialized service providers to operate. These services have their own privacy policies.

ProviderPurposePolicy Link
SupabaseAuthentication & DatabasePrivacy Policy
VercelHosting & PerformancePrivacy Policy
Google AdSenseAdvertising Display (Planned)Privacy Policy

Supabase Security & Cookies

Our authentication and data storage are managed by Supabase. Passwords are encrypted and never visible to the Site owner. We use strictly necessary cookies to manage your login session. Third-party advertising cookies (Google AdSense) will be integrated in the future, at which point a cookie consent banner will be active.

User Rights

Following standard data protection principles (GDPR/CCPA frameworks), you have the right to:

  • Access and export any personal data associated with your account.
  • Rectify inaccurate information.
  • Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time via the "unsubscribe" link.

Data Retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, data will be purged from our Supabase production systems within 30 days. Standard technical logs are retained for no longer than 90 days.

Children's Privacy

GuideToReviews is a platform for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, do not attempt to create an account or provide information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the Site owner directly.

privacy@guidetoreviews.com