Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY for RankNC.com

RankNC Media LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “RankNC.com”) recognizes and values the importance of your personal information’s protection.

We understand your interest in how your personal information is collected and used via our website, RankNC.com. In response, we have established this Website Privacy Policy to be transparent about our methods of collecting, holding, and using your personal information, and under what conditions it may be disclosed or transferred.

This policy outlines your rights regarding accessing and correcting your personal information in our possession. It also provides information on how to address any privacy concerns or complaints, and how we will handle such communications.

This policy applies exclusively to information collected by RankNC.com through this Website.

Please be aware that this Website Privacy Policy is a part of the Terms of Use document, displayed at the footer of each page on our Website.

 – INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOLD

Where feasible, you may choose to interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym.

Occasionally, we may request personal information like your name, address, date of birth, telephone number, or email address, for example when you sign up for services, respond to offers, participate in forums, engage on social media, take part in events, or contact us for support.

If you choose not to provide certain personal data, some parts of our website or services might be inaccessible to you.

We will never ask for information revealing your political, religious, or philosophical beliefs, health and sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, trade union membership, or criminal records.

Periodically, we may conduct surveys or research, seeking additional information from you to improve our services and how they are provided.

Our data handling aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 – PERSONAL INFORMATION VIA THE WEBSITE

We automatically collect some information about you when you visit our websites or use our services, like your IP address and device type. This also includes information gathered as you navigate through our websites and services.

Some of this information is collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by websites. They are used for storing preferences and improving your website experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your web browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your use of certain parts of our Website.

When you comment on our website, you implicitly consent to the display of your comment and information. We may use your email address to respond to your comment but will not share it with third parties. However, we are not liable for the unauthorized use of information you share publicly.

We have public social media accounts and sharing options on our website. Interactions on these platforms are publicly accessible.

If you share a testimonial, we will obtain your written permission before including your name and testimonial on our website.

 – YOUR CHOICE REGARDING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Providing us with your personal information is optional. When you do provide us with your personal information, you consent to our storage, use, and disclosure of that information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of additional communications at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

 – USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use your personal information to ensure the proper functioning of our Website and business, and for internal auditing, marketing, planning, and research.

We also use your data to operate our websites and services, communicate with you, support you, improve our offerings, protect our interests, market to you, and for reporting and analytics.

We will not disclose your personal information except for these purposes, unless required by law or with your express consent.

 – ADVERTISING PRIVACY STATEMENT

We work with advertising partners, including AdThrive and Google, who may use cookies and other tracking

technologies to collect data for advertising purposes. Our trusted advertising partners, including AdThrive.com and Google.com, may use, store, and disclose data and information collected from visitors, including demographic information. Each advertising partner has its own privacy policy, which you can review on their websites.

 – Third Party Partners

Our Third Party Partners, who may place cookies and tracking technology on your computer or device, include:

• Google Analytics: Provides traffic analytics and demographics.
• Quantcast: Offers user analytics.
• Ontraport: Helps collect information for email subscribers for tailored messaging.
• Amazon, Commission Junction, and Geni.us: Track products promoted via affiliate links on our site.
• AdThrive: Our advertising partner who uses cookie information to deliver optimized ads.
• Facebook and Twitter: Provide user analytics and advertising tracking.
• Interact: Offers user analytics and tracking for video and email subscribers.

 – Security of Personal Information

We are committed to keeping your personal information secure. While no method is completely secure, we endeavor to protect your personal information as best as possible. However, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us.

 – Accuracy and Quality of Personal Information

We strive to keep your information accurate, up-to-date, and complete. If you find any inaccuracies, please contact us at [email protected].

 – Access and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To request access or correction, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

 – Concerns and Complaints about Breaches

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We take all concerns seriously and will respond promptly.

 – Unsubscribing from Our Email Database

To unsubscribe from our email database, use the unsubscribe option on our Home page, within your login account, or email us at [email protected].

 – Contacting Us

For any questions or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. We welcome your suggestions and feedback.

 – Amendments to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy. Any significant amendments will be notified on the Website prior to the changes taking effect.

Privacy Policy Effective As Of:  1/12/2024.