How 6BestRated Handles Visitor and Listing Data
Effective date: June 27, 2026. This Privacy Policy applies to 6bestrated.com and the 6BestRated website.
6BestRated operates a directory focused on local business discovery, city/category browsing, business listings, and comparison features. This policy explains what information may be collected from visitors searching for local services and businesses submitting or managing listings and how that information is used to operate and improve the site.
Information we collect
We may collect information submitted through forms, account features, listing submissions, claim requests, contact options, newsletter forms, reviews, or other interactive features. This can include names, email addresses, phone numbers, business details, website links, listing descriptions, profile information, and messages.
We may also collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser type, device details, referring pages, visited URLs, approximate location signals, timestamps, and interactions with search or listing pages.
How we use information
- To publish, manage, moderate, and improve directory listings.
- To respond to requests, support account features, and process listing-related actions.
- To improve search, category pages, location pages, site performance, and visitor experience.
- To reduce spam, detect misuse, secure the site, and enforce site rules.
Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies to keep the website functional, understand traffic patterns, remember preferences, and improve page quality. Browser settings can be used to block or delete cookies, though some features may work differently.
Public listing information
Information submitted for public business or professional listings may appear publicly on 6BestRated and may be indexed by search engines. Do not place private, confidential, or sensitive information in public listing fields.
Sharing and service providers
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with vendors that help with hosting, analytics, security, email delivery, backups, spam prevention, or other website operations. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect users, the website, or the public.
Your choices
You may request correction or removal of information you submitted. We may need to verify the request and may retain some information where required for security, legal, backup, or legitimate business reasons.
Security and retention
We use reasonable safeguards, but no online system is completely secure. Information is kept for as long as needed to operate the website, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain records.
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.