Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
JerseyTopTen ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website jerseytopten.com.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (anonymized for voting functionality)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website address
- Device type and operating system
Voting Information
When you vote on a business listing, we store a hashed (anonymized) version of your IP address to prevent duplicate voting. We do not store your actual IP address or any personally identifiable information related to your votes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Prevent fraudulent voting and abuse
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
- Generate aggregate, non-identifying statistics
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Google Maps for business location information
- Business websites linked from our listings
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain anonymized voting data indefinitely to maintain accurate rankings. Server logs and analytics data are retained for up to 12 months before being deleted.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@jerseytopten.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@jerseytopten.com