Last updated: June 11, 2026
This privacy policy explains how Rankplot collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Rankplot (https://rankplot.com)is an independent review and comparison website covering web hosting, SEO tools, and digital marketing software. We publish in-depth reviews, tutorials, and buying guides to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: admin@rankplot.com
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data when you use our website:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, operating system, and IP address — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Email address: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact form data: Name and email address if you submit a contact form.
- Cookies & tracking data: See Section 5 for full details.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health records, or government ID numbers.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience (Google Analytics).
- To send you newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To serve relevant advertising (Google AdSense, if applicable).
- To track affiliate link performance for commission attribution.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
Rankplot participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate partners may include, but are not limited to: web hosting companies, software providers, and marketing tool vendors listed on platforms such as CJ Affiliate and Impact.com. Affiliate links may use tracking cookies to attribute sales.
All reviews and recommendations on Rankplot reflect our honest, independent opinions. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Here is a summary of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Track website usage and visitor behavior (anonymized) |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Display relevant ads based on browsing behavior |
| Affiliate Tracking | CJ Affiliate, Impact.com | Track referrals and attribute commissions |
| Functional | WordPress | Session management, login state (admin only) |
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics — Web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- CJ Affiliate / Impact.com — Affiliate tracking. Their respective privacy policies apply.
- Email marketing provider — Used to manage newsletter subscriptions. Data is stored on their servers and governed by their privacy policy.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months in Google Analytics (default setting).
- Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the unsubscribe link.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: admin@rankplot.com
9. Children’s Privacy
Rankplot is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: admin@rankplot.com
Website: https://rankplot.com