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Master Modern Media

R8 Anything!

R8 Everything!

The universal multi-dimensional rating platform. Every category, every dimension, no collapsed averages — just the data you actually need before you go, book, or buy.

Master Modern Media · Supabase + Firebase · OAuth Login

Start Rating Free Rater Plan — $15/mo Business Plan — $45/mo
Event
Venue
Accomm.
Café
Restaurant
Service
Real Estate
Rental
Activity
Market
Trades
Media
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Café
Restaurant
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Real Estate
Rental
Activity
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Trades
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How It Works

The Magic 8-Ball gives
vague answers.
R8rly gives real ones.

Multi-dimensional ratings across every category. Each axis calibrated to the specific type of place or experience you're choosing — not one collapsed average that hides everything you actually need to know.

1

Find It

Search any place, business, product or experience. R8rly has a tailored rating framework for every category — calibrated to what actually matters for that type.

2

Rate It

Rate each axis independently — Presentation, Ambience, Service, Skills, Value, Maintenance. The dimensions match the category. No one-size-fits-all.

3

Read It

See multi-dimensional ratings across the full colour scale — from red (poor) through to violet (exceptional). Know exactly what you're walking into.

4

Trust It

Community ratings with full distribution data. R8rly-verified ratings carry the official mark. No paid placements, no gamed scores. No magic. Just data.

Colour Rating Scale — From Poor to Exceptional

Example — Café Rating

Presentation
← slide to rate →
Ambience
← slide to rate →
Service
← slide to rate →
Skills
← slide to rate →
Variety
← slide to rate →
Value
← slide to rate →
Maintenance
← slide to rate →

Red = Poor · Violet = Exceptional

What We Rate

Every category.
Precise axes.

Each type of place gets rating dimensions calibrated to what actually determines quality in that specific context. The dimensions don't transfer — and that's the point.

Event / Venue

Rated on what determines whether an event ran well and the space delivered — from first impression to last memory.

Presentation
← rate this axis →
Atmosphere
← rate this axis →
Facilities
← rate this axis →
Staff Support
← rate this axis →
Location
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Access
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Accommodation

Rated on whether you slept well, felt safe, and got what was advertised — not just whether the photos matched.

Presentation
← rate this axis →
Comfort
← rate this axis →
Cleanliness
← rate this axis →
Hospitality
← rate this axis →
Amenities
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Location
← rate this axis →
Security
← rate this axis →
Parking
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Café

Coffee is personal. Rated on what makes a café worth returning to — craft, vibe, service, and honesty about the bill.

Presentation
← rate this axis →
Ambience
← rate this axis →
Service
← rate this axis →
Skills
← rate this axis →
Variety
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Restaurant

A restaurant isn't just 4 stars. These axes tell you whether food, vibe, team and the bill all delivered — independently.

Presentation
← rate this axis →
Ambience
← rate this axis →
Service
← rate this axis →
Skills
← rate this axis →
Variety
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Service

Rated on the dimensions that predict satisfaction — not whether they were polite while they let you down.

Quality of Service
← rate this axis →
Communication
← rate this axis →
Satisfaction
← rate this axis →
Professionalism
← rate this axis →
Reliability
← rate this axis →
Flexibility
← rate this axis →
Efficiency
← rate this axis →
Value for Money
← rate this axis →

Real Estate

The largest financial transaction most people make — rated on whether your agent was honest, effective, and genuinely on your side.

Professionalism
← rate this axis →
Responsiveness
← rate this axis →
Knowledge
← rate this axis →
Communication
← rate this axis →
Accessibility
← rate this axis →
Trustworthiness
← rate this axis →
Negotiation Skills
← rate this axis →
Satisfaction
← rate this axis →
Location
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Rental Property

Where the next tenant can read about the damp behind the wardrobe, the maintenance that never happened, the landlord reality.

Overall Condition
← rate this axis →
Location
← rate this axis →
Available Amenities
← rate this axis →
Maintenance & Repairs
← rate this axis →
Pet Friendly
← rate this axis →
Cleanliness
← rate this axis →
Efficiency
← rate this axis →
Value for Money
← rate this axis →

Activity

Experiences, tours and attractions rated on whether they were worth your time and worth recommending to the person behind you.

Presentation
← rate this axis →
Ambience
← rate this axis →
Service
← rate this axis →
Skills
← rate this axis →
Variety
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Maintenance
← rate this axis →

Market Stall

Markets are about discovery and connection. Rated on what makes a stall worth stopping at — and sharing with friends.

Products
← rate this axis →
Presentation
← rate this axis →
Service
← rate this axis →
Communication
← rate this axis →
Value
← rate this axis →
Socials
← rate this axis →

Miscellaneous

For everything else — any business or experience that doesn't fit a neat category still deserves multi-dimensional honest review.

Customer Experience
← rate this axis →
Product/Service Quality
← rate this axis →
Communication
← rate this axis →
Customer Support
← rate this axis →
Reliability
← rate this axis →
Innovation
← rate this axis →
Community Impact
← rate this axis →
Value for Money
← rate this axis →
Plans & Pricing

Transparent.
No surprises.

Rate for free. Upgrade for unlimited rating. Businesses get full data access, analytics, and verified listing tools.

Free Rater

$0

Forever free · No credit card required

Start rating immediately. Up to 10 ratings per calendar month across all categories.

  • Up to 10 ratings per calendar month
  • All 14 rating categories
  • Multi-dimensional axes per category
  • Read all public ratings & data
  • OAuth login (Google, Apple, Facebook)
  • Unlimited monthly ratings
  • Rating history & export
  • Affiliate program access

Business

$45+/mo

USD · Billed monthly · Scales with usage

For businesses wanting to rate, access analytics data, manage their verified listing, and integrate R8rly into their workflows.

  • Everything in Rater Pro
  • Verified business listing & Compass mark
  • Full analytics dashboard — all axes
  • Rating data export (CSV, API access)
  • Supabase/Firebase data integration
  • Response to reviews capability
  • Custom Compass branding option
  • Priority support & onboarding
Secure OAuth Login — Sign in with Google, Apple or Facebook. No password stored on our servers. Paid plan users authenticated via OAuth token. Compliant with AU Privacy Act 1988, GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California).
Framework Library

14 tailored rating
frameworks.

Every category built from the ground up — not generic stars repurposed. The axes match what actually determines quality in that specific type of place or product.

Tourism & Travel

Hotels, motels, glamping, caravan parks, backpackers, B&Bs — each with axes tailored to what travellers need to know.

12 sub-types

Food & Dining

Cafés, restaurants, food trucks, takeaway, bars — Presentation, Ambience, Service, Skills, Variety, Value, Maintenance.

8 sub-types

Real Estate

Selling agents, buying agents, property managers, rental properties, developers — each a different axis set.

6 sub-types

Events & Venues

Presentation, Atmosphere, Facilities, Staff Support, Location, Value, Access, Maintenance.

4 sub-types

Services

Quality, Communication, Satisfaction, Professionalism, Reliability, Flexibility, Efficiency, Value for Money.

10 sub-types

Education & Learning

Schools, universities, courses, tutors — outcomes measured over years, not just end-of-course relief.

7 sub-types

Personal Tech

Devices, ISPs, streaming — rated after 12+ months when real costs of battery degradation and price-creep emerge.

9 sub-types

Trades & Home Services

Quote vs final invoice — the single most predictive dimension of whether you'll regret hiring them.

15 sub-types

Pets & Animal Services

Animal welfare as a first-class rating dimension — not an afterthought buried in star averages.

8 sub-types

Subscriptions & Memberships

Cancellation ease as a primary axis — the single best predictor of provider trustworthiness.

6 sub-types

Appliances & Furnishings

Fridges, sofas, mattresses — rated at 3–5 years when compressor noise and repair costs become real.

11 sub-types

Personal Services & Lifestyle

Hair, beauty, wellness, weddings — the dimensions that predict satisfaction beyond the Instagram shot.

10 sub-types

Books, Music & Media

The SHOW Standard — Spice, Heat, OMG, WTF — time-investment vs payoff, honest genre classification.

8 sub-types

Charities & Nonprofits

Rated on genuine impact and beneficiary voice — not overhead ratios that punish organisations investing in staff expertise.

5 sub-types

Technology Stack

Built to scale.

Supabase as source of truth, Firebase for real-time. OAuth authentication. Ratings sync every 15 minutes. Built for Supabase → Firebase automation pipelines.

Supabase Firebase / Firestore OAuth 2.0 Google Cloud Functions REST API Row-Level Security Real-time Sync n8n Automations Geolocation / Maps Multi-axis JSON Ratings
Legal & Privacy

Privacy Policy
Global Compliance.

R8rly complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Select your region:

✓ AU Privacy Act 1988  ·  ✓ EU GDPR  ·  ✓ California CCPA  ·  ✓ OAuth 2.0 Auth

Australian Privacy Act 1988 Compliance

R8rly collects and handles personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We are committed to transparency in how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information.

What We Collect

  • Name and email address (via OAuth login — Google, Apple, Facebook)
  • Business name and location (business accounts)
  • Rating data and review content you submit
  • Device and usage analytics (anonymised)
  • IP address and geolocation (for local ratings)

Why We Collect It

  • To operate the R8rly rating platform
  • To enforce plan limits (Free: 10/month; Rater Pro: unlimited; Business: unlimited + analytics)
  • To authenticate users securely via OAuth 2.0
  • To generate public rating data for the platform
  • To process subscription payments

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, personal identifying information is removed within 30 days. Rating data may be retained in anonymised form as part of platform data.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information to: payment processors (Stripe), OAuth providers (Google, Apple, Facebook), and cloud infrastructure providers (Supabase, Firebase/Google Cloud). All third parties are required to handle information in accordance with Australian privacy law.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections. You may request a copy of all data we hold about you or request deletion of your account. Submit requests to: privacy@r8rly.com

Complaints

If you believe we have breached the APPs, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

Effective Date

This policy is effective from 1 January 2026 and was last updated May 2026.

GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA)

R8rly processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). The data controller is R8rly / LMDC, operating under Modern Media Mastery.

Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide the R8rly service you have agreed to
  • Legitimate Interest: Analytics and platform improvement
  • Consent: Marketing communications (opt-in only)
  • Legal Obligation: Where required by law

Your GDPR Rights

  • Right of access (Art. 15) — request a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16) — correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure / "right to be forgotten" (Art. 17)
  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20)
  • Right to object (Art. 21)
  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (Art. 22)

Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to and stored on servers in Australia and the United States (Google Cloud / Firebase infrastructure). Transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.

Data Retention (GDPR)

Personal data is retained for no longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure. Anonymised aggregated rating data may be retained indefinitely.

Cookies

We use strictly necessary cookies (session, authentication) and, with your consent, analytics cookies. You may withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie preference centre.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority. A list of EU authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.

Data Protection Contact

For GDPR requests: privacy@r8rly.com
Response within 30 days as required by GDPR Art. 12.

California CCPA / CPRA Compliance

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective January 1, 2023.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

  • Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
  • Commercial information (subscription plan, payment history)
  • Internet activity (usage data, ratings submitted)
  • Geolocation data (for local ratings)
  • Inferences drawn from above (rating preferences, active categories)

Your California Rights

  • Right to Know — what personal information we collect, use, disclose and sell
  • Right to Delete — request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Correct — request correction of inaccurate information
  • Right to Opt-Out — we do not sell personal information; no opt-out required
  • Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate for exercising CCPA rights
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

Do We Sell Personal Information?

No. R8rly does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their own commercial purposes. We share information only with service providers necessary to operate the platform (Supabase, Firebase, payment processors) under data processing agreements.

Shine the Light (California Civil Code §1798.83)

California residents may request information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. R8rly does not disclose personal information for third-party direct marketing purposes.

Other US States

R8rly also respects privacy rights under Virginia CDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, and other applicable state laws. Contact us to exercise any state privacy rights.

Contact for US Privacy Requests

privacy@r8rly.com
We respond within 45 days as required by CCPA.

What R8rly Collects

  • Name and email (via OAuth — no password stored by R8rly)
  • Business name, town, location data (business accounts)
  • Ratings and review text you submit
  • Plan type and payment status (Free / Rater Pro $15 / Business $45+)
  • Device and usage data (anonymised analytics)

How We Use Your Data

  • To operate and improve the R8rly platform
  • To enforce monthly rating limits (Free: 10/month; paid: unlimited)
  • To authenticate via OAuth 2.0 (Google, Apple, Facebook)
  • To display public rating data and verified Compass marks
  • To process subscriptions via secure payment processor

OAuth Authentication

R8rly uses OAuth 2.0 for all registered and paid users. We never store your password. Authentication tokens are managed securely via Google, Apple or Facebook. You can revoke R8rly's access at any time through your OAuth provider settings.

Data Storage

Primary data stored in Supabase (PostgreSQL). Real-time ratings cached in Firebase Firestore. Data sync occurs every 15 minutes. All data encrypted at rest and in transit (TLS 1.3).

Your Rights (All Regions)

  • Access your personal data — request a copy
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated personal data
  • Export your rating data in CSV format (Rater Pro and Business plans)
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

No Advertising, No Data Sales

R8rly does not serve advertising. We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with advertisers or data brokers. Rating integrity depends on trust — and that trust depends on not monetising your data.

Contact & Requests

Privacy requests, data deletion, and complaints: privacy@r8rly.com
We aim to respond within 30 days.