Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to HonestMeter. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how HonestMeter collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website, services, and platform.
By accessing or using HonestMeter, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
HonestMeter is an online review platform that allows users to discover businesses, read customer reviews, share experiences, and make informed decisions through transparent feedback.
We may collect the following types of information:
When creating an account, submitting reviews, or contacting us, you may provide:
• Full name
• Username
• Email address
• Profile information
• Reviews and ratings
• Messages and support requests
When using HonestMeter, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Usage data
• Cookies and tracking information
For business profiles, we may collect publicly available information including:
• Business name
• Website address
• Contact information
• Industry category
• Public business details
We use information to:
• Create and manage accounts
• Publish reviews and ratings
• Improve platform performance
• Verify authenticity and prevent fraud
• Respond to support requests
• Send service-related notifications
• Maintain platform security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve user experience
Reviews submitted on HonestMeter are intended to be publicly visible.
When posting reviews, users should avoid sharing:
• Government identification numbers
• Financial information
• Passwords
• Personal addresses
• Sensitive personal information
HonestMeter may remove content that violates our policies or applicable laws.
HonestMeter uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Remember user preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance security
• Measure platform performance
Users can manage cookie settings through their browser preferences.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information with:
• Service providers supporting our platform
• Security and fraud prevention services
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Professional advisors and auditors
• Technology partners necessary for platform operations
All third parties are required to protect information appropriately.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against:
• Unauthorized access
• Data loss
• Misuse
• Alteration
• Disclosure
Although we take security seriously, no system can guarantee complete protection against all risks.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide our services
• Maintain platform operations
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements
When data is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely archived.
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict certain processing activities
• Object to specific uses of your information
• Receive a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
HonestMeter may display business profiles using publicly available business information.
Businesses may claim and manage their profiles through our verification process.
Business profile information may remain visible to help consumers access reliable business information.
HonestMeter is not intended for children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal authorization.
If we become aware that information from a child has been collected improperly, we may remove it.
Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.
HonestMeter may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party services.
Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.
Continued use of HonestMeter after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
By using HonestMeter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein.