Last modified: August 22, 2024 At Ranklocally (“Company” or “We”) your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding it by adhering to this policy. This policy outlines the types of information we may gather from you or that you may provide when you visit our website, www.ranklocally.io, and any related applications and services offered by the Company (collectively referred to as our “Website”). It also details our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
This policy governs the information we gather in the following scenarios:
- On our Website.
- Through email, text, and other electronic communications between you and our Website.
- When you interact with our advertisements and applications on third-party websites and services, provide those applications or advertisements linked to this policy.
This policy does not cover information collected by:
- Offline or through other methods, including on any other website managed by the Company or any third party such as our affiliates and subsidiaries or
- Information collected by any third party, including through any application or content (such as advertising) that may link to or be accessible from the Website.
Please review this policy thoroughly to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will handle it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you have the option to not use our Website. By accessing or using our Website, you consent to this privacy policy. This policy may be updated periodically, and your continued use of our Website, post changes is deemed acceptance of those changes, so please review the policy regularly for updates.
Policy for Children Under 13
Our Website is not designed for children under 13 years old. Individuals under 13 are not permitted to submit any information to the Website. We do not intentionally collect personal data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please refrain from using our Website or providing any information on it, including registering, making purchases, using interactive features, or submitting any personal details such as your name, address, phone number, email address, or any screen name. Should we discover that we have inadvertently gathered personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will promptly delete such data. If you suspect that we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect and Our Collection Methods
- We gather various types of information from and about users of our Website, including:
- Personal identifiers such as name, postal address, email address, and, other identifiers that may contact you online or offline (“personal information”)
- Information related to you that does not individually identify you, such as your geolocation.
- Details about your internet connection, the devices you use to access our Website, and usage information.
We collect this information in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you provide it to us.
- Automatically as you navigate the site, which may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected via cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.
Information You Share With Us
The information we collect on or through our Website may include:
- Details you provide by completing forms on our Website, such as information entered during registration, subscribing to our services (including billing details), or requesting additional services.
- Records of your communications with us, including email exchanges.
- Information about transactions you conduct through our Website and the status of your orders.
Information Collected Through Automated Data Technologies
As you browse and interact with our Website, we may use automated data collection technologies to gather certain information about your device, browsing habits, and patterns. This includes:
- Details about your visits to our Website, such as traffic data, location data, login data, and other communication information, as well as the resources you access and use.
- Information regarding your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.
We may also employ these technologies to gather information about your online behavior over time, including interactions with third-party websites and other online services.
While the data collected automatically is generally statistical and not personally identifiable, we may combine it with personal information gathered through other methods or received from third parties. This data helps us enhance our website and provide a more personalized experience by:
- Determining the size of our audience and analyzing usage patterns
- Storing information about your preferences to tailor the Website to your interests
- Accelerating your search processes
- Recognize you when you revisit our website
The technologies used for automatic data collection include:
- Cookies (or browser cookies).Cookies are small files stored on your computer’s hard drive. You can choose to reject cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, doing so may limit your access to certain features of our website. If you do not modify your browser settings to block cookies, our system will automatically place cookies on your device when you visit our website.
- Flash Cookies. Some features on our website may utilize locally stored objects, like flash cookies, to gather and retain information about your preferences and how you navigate to, from, and within our website. Unlike browser cookies, flash cookies are not controlled through standard browser settings. For details on managing your privacy and security settings for flash cookies, please refer to the section below on Choices About How We Utilize and Disclose Your Information.
We do not automatically collect personal information but may link automatically-collected data with personal information from other sources or that you provide.
How We Use Your Information
We utilize the information we collect from you, including personal data, in the following ways:
- To display our website and its content to you.
- To provide you with the information, products, or services you request.
- To fulfill any other purpose for which the information was provided.
- To customize your experience and send you notifications related to your account or subscription, including renewal and expiration reminders.
- To meet our obligations and enforce our rights under any contracts with you, including handling billing and collections.
- To inform you of updates or changes to our Website or any products and services we offer.
- To enhance the overall customer experience.
- In any other way, we may describe when you provide the information.
- For any other purposes described at the time you provide your information.
- For additional purposes with your consent.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share aggregated data and non-identifiable information about our users without restrictions. However, personal information that we collect or that you provide may be disclosed as outlined in this privacy policy:
- To our subsidiaries and affiliates.
- To contractors, service providers, and other third parties who assist us with our business operations and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information and use it solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
- To a buyer or successor in the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or sale of some or all of our company assets, including during bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceedings, where personal information held about our website users is part of the assets transferred.
- To fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information.
- For any other purposes disclosed at the time of providing the information.
- With your explicit consent
We may also reveal your personal information in the following situations:
- To comply with court orders, laws, or legal processes, including responding to government or regulatory inquiries.
- To enforce or implement our terms of use and other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
- If we determine that disclosure is necessary to safeguard the rights, property, or safety of our company, our customers, or others.
Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information
We aim to offer you control over the personal information you share with us. You have the following options to manage your information:
- Tracking Technologies and Advertising. You can adjust your browser settings to block all or specific cookies or to receive alerts when cookies are sent. For managing flash cookies, visit the flash player settings page on Adobe’s website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or functions of our site.
- Disclosure for Third-Party Advertising: We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information without prior notice, except to website hosting partners and other third parties who assist in operating our site and conducting our business, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality.
- Targeted Advertising: If you prefer not to have your information used for targeted advertisements based on our advertisers’ audience preferences, you can opt out by emailing your request to [email protected].
We do not control how third parties collect or use your information for interest-based advertising, but these parties may offer options to opt out of having your information used in this manner.
Gmail Inbox Access And Authorization
We use open authorization services, such as Google OAuth, to authenticate your identity and allow you to share certain information with us, including your name, email address, and access to your Gmail inbox. Specifically, we may need to access your inbox to detect emails to and from contacts you designate in Shirley, an app integrated with our website, to ensure its core functionality works as intended. You can revoke this access at any time.
We may also store your authentication token and account email address securely. This information is used by Shirley to provide services, including logging into your account, sending emails via the Shirley platform, and accessing sent emails and receiving replies. We do not share this data with third parties except when required by legal authorities or in emergencies. If you disconnect your Gmail account or close your account, any information from Google stored on our servers will be permanently deleted.
Please note that we do not store any data from your Gmail inbox beyond your authentication token.
Additional Restrictions On Use of Google User Data
In addition to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, if you grant access to certain types of your Google data, through our website, the following additional limitations will apply on use of that data:
- The website will only use access to read, write, modify, or control Gmail message bodies (including attachments), metadata, headers, and settings for providing user-facing features prominently displayed in the app’s interface. This Gmail data will not be shared with others unless necessary for enhancing these features, complying with legal requirements, or as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
- The website will not use Gmail data for advertising purposes.
- We will not permit human access to your Gmail data unless you explicitly consent to specific messages, or if it is necessary for security reasons such as investigating misuse, legal compliance, or internal operations. Even in such cases, data will be aggregated and anonymized before access.
Accessing And Updating Your Information
To access, correct, or delete any personal information you have provided to us, you can email us at [email protected]. Please note that we may not fulfill a request to alter information if we believe the change would breach any laws, or legal requirements, or result in inaccurate information.
California Privacy Rights
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties. Under California Civil Code Section § 1798.83, California residents have the right to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email us at [email protected].
Data Security
We have implemented measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Your information is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls.
However, your security also depends on you. If we provide you with a password for accessing certain areas of our website, or if you choose one, you are responsible for keeping it confidential and not sharing it with others.
Please be aware that transmitting information over the Internet is never entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its security during transmission. Any data you send to our website is at your own risk. We are not liable for any breaches of privacy settings or security measures on the website.
Updates In Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Periodically review this policy to stay informed of any changes. By continuing to use our website, you agree to be bound by the updated terms.
Contact Information
For any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy and our privacy practices, please reach out to us at [email protected]
