RankWorks Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in several ways, including:

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact forms (e.g., name, email, phone number, company)
• Account registration details (where applicable)
• Payment and billing information (when you purchase services)
• Job applications and resumes
• Any messages, feedback, or inquiries you send us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and geolocation
• Browser type and device information
• Referring URLs and pages visited
• Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Advertising and analytics partners
• Social media platforms
• Business partners and referral programs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and personalize our services
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Process payments and manage billing
• Send updates, marketing communications, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information under the following legal bases:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests (e.g., marketing, analytics, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and performance
• Analyze traffic and usage
• Provide personalized content and advertising

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent banner.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)
• Business partners and affiliates (to deliver integrated services)
• Regulators or law enforcement where required by law
• Third parties in a merger or acquisition scenario

We do not sell personal information.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. We take appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
• Comply with legal and contractual obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction – Ask us to limit processing of your data
• Portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection – Object to processing for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of Consent – Opt out of marketing or data uses based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@rankworks.com.

11. Security of Your Information

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure. No system is 100% secure, but we continuously update our measures to reduce risk.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Material changes may also be communicated via email or website notifications.