Privacy Policy

Information Collection

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our product rankings. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve our services, send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent), respond to your comments and questions, and analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.

Affiliate Links & Partnerships

theRANKS participates in affiliate programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click on product links and make a purchase. These affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings or analysis. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may collect additional information subject to their own privacy policy.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also request a copy of the data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@theranks.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

theRANKS is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect and how it is used; request deletion of your personal information; opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@theranks.com.

International Users

theRANKS is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@theranks.com.