Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 14, 2026.
1. General information
This Privacy Policy explains what data may be processed when using RateForge, why it is used, and what choices are available to users.
RateForge is an editorial website with SaaS reviews, useful website recommendations, comparisons, and practical software notes.
2. Data we process
When you visit the website, technical data may be processed automatically, including IP address, browser and device type, operating system, browser language, date and time of visit, page URL, referrer, approximate location, page interaction events, cookies, and similar identifiers.
If you submit information through website forms, we may process the information you provide, such as an email address.
3. Email newsletter
The newsletter form is intended for sending RateForge roundups, new articles, SaaS reviews, and useful website notes.
An email address submitted through the newsletter form is used only for RateForge emails. At this stage, the form is not connected to an email service, so entered email addresses are not sent, stored, or shared with third parties.
4. Cookies and analytics
The website uses essential cookies and localStorage for basic interface functionality, including saving the user’s cookie choice.
To analyze traffic and improve content, the website may use Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica. These services help understand which pages users visit, where visitors come from, how they interact with the website, and which materials are useful.
We do not send names, email addresses, payment details, or other directly identifying information to analytics systems. Analytics providers may use cookies, localStorage, and similar identifiers according to their own documentation and policies.
5. Purposes of processing
- Operating the website and its features.
- Analyzing traffic and content quality.
- Improving website structure, navigation, and loading speed.
- Protecting the website from spam, abuse, and technical errors.
- Sending email materials when a user subscribes.
6. Third-party services
Third-party analytics services may process data according to their own terms. Useful references: Google Analytics, Google Analytics opt-out, Yandex Metrica cookies, and Yandex Metrica opt-out.
7. Managing cookies
Users can accept or reject analytics cookies in the website banner. Cookies can also be deleted or blocked in browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies does not restrict access to the main website content.
8. Retention
Technical and analytics data is stored according to the settings of the website, the user’s browser, and the relevant analytics services. Newsletter data is stored until the user unsubscribes or the corresponding record is deleted from the email system.
9. Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when website functionality changes, new services are connected, or data processing requirements change. The current version is published on this page.