Review Retention Period
Reviews on US-Reviews remain online indefinitely for both reviewers with user accounts and those without.
Our Retention Policy
1. To modify a review on US-Reviews, having a user account is necessary. We regard reviews as user-generated content. They belong to the author, who can edit or permanently delete them if they wish. For users without an account, we do not offer the option to alter their reviews. If you want your review deleted later, please contact us.
2. Our commitment to transparency includes informing users about the duration for which their reviews will be available on our platform. Users have the right to know how long their reviews will be accessible to others.
3. We comply with privacy and data protection standards to safeguard our users' information. This extends to reviews, which should be securely stored and managed throughout their retention period.
Importance of a Retention Period
Reviews are crucial in the decision-making process, whether it's about purchasing a product or utilizing a service. By maintaining reviews for an appropriate period, we aim to provide users with access to relevant and up-to-date information to help them make informed choices.
Retaining reviews while the user account is active benefits the community by creating a repository of user experiences that assist consumers in making sound decisions. Furthermore, by allowing users to manage their reviews and accounts, US-Reviews upholds principles of user autonomy and privacy.
This extended review retention framework ensures that users have full control over their contributions and can manage their privacy effectively while participating in the US-Reviews community. If you have any questions about your reviews or account, or need help managing your content, our support team is always available to assist.
Ownership of Reviews:
Reviews posted on US-Reviews are considered user-generated content and are owned by the author. When you create a review on US-Reviews, it is linked to your personal user account. This ownership gives you the power to manage your content directly, allowing you to edit or delete your reviews at any time.
How Long Reviews Are Retained:
While Account is Active: Reviews are stored on US-Reviews as long as your user account remains active. This ensures that as long as you participate on our platform, your insights and contributions remain accessible, providing valuable information and feedback about businesses.
Active Deletion: If you choose to delete a review, it is immediately removed from the platform. This allows you to manage your digital footprint and control what information remains publicly accessible.
Impact of Account Deletion:
Automatic Review Deletion: Deleting your US-Reviews account triggers the automatic deletion of all associated reviews. This is a crucial part of our commitment to user privacy and data control. When you decide to remove your presence from US-Reviews, we ensure that all your contributions are permanently erased.
Privacy Policy Alignment: The deletion of reviews upon account termination aligns with our privacy policy guidelines under the section "How long do we store your personal data?" This policy outlines how we handle user data and specifies users' rights regarding their personal information.