Information We Collect
When you use Best of C-VILLE, we collect several types of information to provide you with our services:
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely as a hashed value with a salt).
- Log Data: We keep a log of all logins, votes, and nominations, along with IP address and browser information.
- Business Information: If you submit a business, we collect details such as name, description, contact information, and location data.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage your account and verify your identity
- Process your nominations and votes
- Prevent fraud and abuse of our voting system
- Track contest participation and results
- Contact you regarding your account, sponsorships, or the contest
Information Sharing
We limit sharing of your personal information:
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties
- We may share aggregated, non-personal information about voting patterns
- Business information submitted to our platform will be publicly visible
- We may disclose information if required by law
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Passwords are stored using secure hashing algorithms
- We use verification tokens with expiration dates for account actions
- User sessions are managed securely
- We maintain logs of system events for security purposes
Your Choices
You have several rights regarding your information:
- You can update your account details at any time
- You can request deletion of your account
- You may opt out of communications from us
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use session cookies to maintain your login state and provide a seamless experience while using our platform.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact our support team at web@c-ville.com.