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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025 · Applies to https://TheRankDex.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to TheRankDex ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://TheRankDex.com. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, and device information, collected automatically via analytics tools.
Account information — if you sign in (e.g., via Google), we receive your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by the authentication provider.
Vote and interaction data — your votes, debate suggestions, and other interactions with the platform.
IP address — used to prevent duplicate votes for users who are not signed in. Not stored permanently.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Keep you signed in between sessions.
Remember your vote history (including anonymous votes via cookie).
Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
Collect analytics data via Google Analytics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com, or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymised), pages visited, and time spent. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Operate and improve the platform.
Display your username and points on leaderboards (if signed in).
Prevent abuse, spam, and duplicate voting.
Show advertisements and measure their performance.
Analyse usage trends to improve the user experience.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
Google — for advertising (AdSense) and analytics services.
Authentication providers — such as Google OAuth, solely to verify your identity.
Law enforcement — if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
8. Data Retention
Vote data and account information are retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to operate the service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at hello@TheRankDex.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing of your data.
Data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@TheRankDex.com.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@TheRankDex.com
Website: https://TheRankDex.com