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Terms & Privacy
Learn how Best in GTA uses the platform and protects your information.
Last updated: October 2026. These terms govern your participation in Best in GTA.
Overview & Platform Standards
Welcome to Best in GTA. By accessing our website, participating in community showdowns, casting votes, or submitting reviews, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and privacy safeguards.
Best in GTA is an independent community discovery and ranking platform celebrating local independent businesses across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Terms of Service
1. Community Voting & Integrity
Votes cast in weekly, monthly, and yearly competitions must originate from verified members. Automated bots, script manipulation, or fraudulent voting rings are strictly prohibited. Best in GTA reserves the right to audit and nullify suspicious voting activity to preserve leaderboard integrity.
2. Reviews & User Submissions
Reviews and comments submitted to business profiles must reflect genuine consumer experiences. Defamatory, abusive, promotional, or fabricated reviews will be moderated and removed in accordance with our editorial standards.
3. Intellectual Property
All editorial layouts, rankings algorithms, platform code, and branding assets associated with Best in GTA are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account, we collect your email address, full name, and date of birth (to verify minimum age requirements of 13+). Your email and date of birth remain strictly private and are never displayed publicly or shared with third parties.
2. Security & Supabase RLS
User data is stored securely using Supabase with rigorous Row Level Security (RLS) policies enforced. Private user data cannot be accessed by unauthorized clients or other users.
3. Cookies & Local Storage
We use local storage strictly for preserving user interface preferences (such as light/dark theme and saved favorite spots). No intrusive tracking cookies or unauthorized telemetry are deployed.
Legal Inquiries & Support
If you have any questions regarding these terms or data privacy practices, please contact our administrative team.