Rank and Pay ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit rankandpay.org, how we use it, and your choices.
We do not sell your data.
What We Collect
- Email address — only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage data — page views, referrer, browser type, and approximate location (country/city level), collected via Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
- Feedback messages — if you use our feedback form, we receive your message and optional email address.
What We Do Not Collect
- No user accounts or passwords
- No personal health information
- No Social Security numbers
- No financial account data
Cookies
We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data — they do not identify you personally. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our daily briefing, your email address is stored with Buttondown, our email provider. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send. We do not share your email with other third parties.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — anonymous site usage analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Fonts — we use a self-hosted font subset; no requests are sent to Google's font servers.
- Buttondown — email newsletter delivery (Buttondown Privacy Policy)
Data Retention
Feedback form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and used only to improve the site. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months). Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights
You may request deletion of your email address or feedback submission at any time by contacting us. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at privacy@rankandpay.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.