RankSmith Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2026
1. Introduction
At RankSmith (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website ranksmith.com (the “Site”).
We encourage you to read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and automatically:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Contact information (when you sign up, subscribe, or contact us)
- Any other information you choose to submit
- This is all completely optional
b. Automatically Collected Data
We collect certain information automatically, including:
- Device and browser data (e.g., IP address, device type)
- Pages you viewed on the Site
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
This information helps us understand how you interact with our content and improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide and maintain the Site
- To personalise content and improve the user experience
- To send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
- To respond to your queries and support requests
- To monitor usage and track performance
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to better understand and serve our visitors. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help enhance user experience by remembering preferences, analysing usage, and supporting basic site functions. Types of cookies we may use include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Collect usage data to improve the Site
- Functional Cookies: Save user preferences
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used for marketing purposes
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect how the Site functions for you.
5. Third Party Services
We may share your information with third-party services that assist with:
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising partners
- Email delivery services
These third parties have their own privacy practices that govern their data use, and we encourage you to consult their policies.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data if required by law (e.g., subpoena or regulatory request), or when necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no security system is completely foolproof.
8. Children’s Privacy
RankSmith does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the Site or provide any information through the Site.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights:
- Access and correction of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of certain uses of data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ranksmith.com
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Effective date” at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns, contact:
Email: privacy@ranksmith.com
RankSmith Cookies Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember your preferences and actions. privacypolicies.com
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Necessary Cookies: Required for site operation
- Performance Cookies: Track usage to improve our Site
- Functional Cookies: Save preferences (such as language)
- Advertising Cookies: Help tailor ads relevant to your interests
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics, advertising). These entities may collect information on your browsing behaviour across different sites.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings (e.g., refuse cookies or delete existing ones). However, disabling certain cookies may limit functionality or personalise features of the Site.
5. More Information
For details on specific cookies and purposes, you can check any cookie consent banner on the Site, or contact us at:
Email: privacy@ranksmith.com
