Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Ranker.one ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using Ranker.one, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1 Information you provide directly
- Contact details: such as your name and email address when you contact us or place an order.
- Order details: including your website URL(s), preferred anchor text, and any notes you provide about your SEO goals.
- Billing-related information: limited information necessary to process payments (depending on the payment provider you use). We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URLs and other usage data
This information is typically collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
1.3 Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Help our site function properly
- Understand how visitors use our Service
- Improve performance, UX, and content
You can typically configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being used. However, some parts of the Service may not function properly without cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Providing and operating the Ranker.one Service
- Processing and managing your backlink orders
- Communicating with you about your orders, questions, or support requests
- Improving and customizing our website and offerings
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or misuse
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Use
3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your information may include:
- Contractual necessity: to provide the Service you requested (e.g., fulfilling backlink orders).
- Legitimate interests: such as improving our Service, preventing fraud, and securing our systems.
- Consent: where required by law (for example, certain marketing or cookie usage).
- Legal obligations: compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: with trusted third parties who help us operate our business (for example, hosting, analytics, payment processing, or email delivery), subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Link placement partners: in some cases, minimal information may be shared with website owners or editors for the purpose of placing backlinks (typically URLs and context, not sensitive personal data).
- Legal and compliance: where required by law, in response to valid legal requests, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction involving Ranker.one, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy (for example, to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements).
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- The right to access, correct, or update your information
- The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- The right to data portability in some circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
7. International Data Transfers
Ranker.one may process and store information in countries other than your own. If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect such transfers.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice (such as by email or a notice on our website).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Ranker.one
Email:
[email protected]