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Privacy Settings Guide

Control what others can see about your RateAds activity

Why Privacy Settings Matter

Take control of your information

Your privacy is important. RateAds gives you control over who can see your profile, reviews, and activity. You can choose to be completely public, completely private, or somewhere in between.

The good news is you can change these settings anytime. Start with what feels comfortable and adjust as you use the platform more.

Privacy Settings You Can Control

Here's what you can customize

Profile Visibility

Control who can see your profile page and basic information.

Public - Anyone can see
Users only - Only logged-in users
Private - Only you

Review History

Choose who can see the reviews you've written.

Public - Anyone can see
Users only - Only logged-in users
Private - Only you

Collections

Set default privacy for new collections you create.

Public by default
Private by default
Ask me each time

Email Sharing

Control whether your email address is visible to others.

Visible to all
Hidden from everyone

Activity Notifications

Choose what activities others can see about you.

Show all activity
Show limited activity
Hide all activity

How to Change Your Privacy Settings

Step-by-step guide

1

Go to Settings

Click on your profile picture in the top right, then select 'Settings'.

2

Select Privacy Tab

Look for the 'Privacy' section in the settings menu.

3

Review Each Setting

Go through each privacy option and choose what works best for you.

4

Save Changes

Don't forget to click 'Save' to apply your new privacy settings.

Quick Access

You can also access privacy settings by clicking the settings icon on your profile page.

Privacy Recommendations

Smart settings for different situations

If you want to be social

  • • Make your profile public
  • • Show your review history
  • • Create public collections
  • • Allow activity notifications

If you prefer privacy

  • • Keep your profile private
  • • Hide your review history
  • • Make collections private by default
  • • Hide your email address

Privacy Tips

Best practices for staying safe

Start Private, Then Open Up

Begin with more private settings, then make things public as you get comfortable.

Check Your Profile

Log out and visit your profile to see what others can see about you.

Review Regularly

Check your privacy settings every few months to make sure they still fit your needs.

What Others Can Always See

Some information is always visible

Public Information

Even with the most private settings, some things are always visible:

  • • Your username (but not your real name unless you choose to show it)
  • • The fact that you have a RateAds account
  • • Public reviews you wrote before changing your settings

This helps keep the platform working properly while protecting your privacy.

Ready to Update Your Privacy Settings?

Take control of your privacy today