1. Who We Are
This website (https://rankempire.org) is operated by RankEmpire Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
📧 Email: Jimmy@rankempire.org
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to operate our website effectively, process transactions, and provide a better user experience. The data we collect includes:
a. Information You Provide
-
Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiries.
-
Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
-
Account Registration: If you create an account on our platform, we collect your name, email, and account preferences to manage your access and communication.
-
Transactions: For backlink purchases or other services, we collect necessary information such as your name, billing details, and payment confirmation.
b. Automatically Collected Data
-
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as pages visited, session duration, and device type.
-
Cookies: Currently, we do not use cookies for tracking or analytics. However, third-party services (like PayPal or Stripe) may use their own cookies for secure transactions.
3. Payments
We accept payments via PayPal and Stripe.
All payment processing is handled by these secure third-party providers. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent user data to others.
We may share limited information with:
-
Hosting Provider (Hostinger): For website operation and server management.
-
Payment Processors: PayPal and Stripe, for handling transactions securely.
We do not use any email marketing tools, live chat systems, or CRM integrations.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain user data for the following periods:
-
Contact form submissions: Up to 6 months (for customer service purposes).
-
Analytics data: Up to 1 year (anonymous usage data only).
-
Transaction data: Up to 7 years (for accounting and legal obligations).
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on RankEmpire.org or have submitted any data via forms, you can request to:
-
Receive an exported file of your personal data.
-
Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.
These rights do not include data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To make a request, contact us at Jimmy@rankempire.org.
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be transferred and processed outside the UK or EU (for example, by our hosting provider or payment processors).
We ensure all transfers meet GDPR-compliant standards such as encryption, secure protocols, and privacy agreements.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and implement:
-
SSL Encryption on all site connections.
-
Regular Software Updates to prevent vulnerabilities.
-
Secure Hosting Infrastructure via Hostinger’s protected servers.
Although we do not use firewalls or 2FA yet, we actively monitor site integrity and take immediate action in case of suspicious activity.
9. Data Breach Procedures
If a data breach occurs, we will:
-
Notify affected users within 72 hours (as required by GDPR).
-
Work with hosting and payment partners to identify and resolve the issue.
-
Take preventive measures to strengthen security for the future.
10. Third-Party Data & Automated Decision-Making
RankEmpire.org does not currently receive external user data or perform any automated decision-making (such as credit scoring or profiling).
11. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
📧 Email: Jimmy@rankempire.org
🏢 Company: RankEmpire Ltd, United Kingdom
