At RankWale, we deeply respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve our services, including:

• Account Data: Your name, email, and profile picture when you sign up.
• User Activity: Your comments, votes, and the topics you interact with on our forum.
• Technical & Log Data: IP address, browser type, ISP, and timestamp information to enhance your experience and maintain platform security.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• To manage and authenticate your account.
• To prevent fraud, spam, and fake votes in our real-time ranking system.
• To personalize your feed and recommend relevant content.

3. Cookies and Google AdSense

RankWale uses "cookies" to store information about visitors' preferences and the pages they access.

• Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
• Google's Use of Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to RankWale and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings (https://myadcenter.google.com/) or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Passwords and sensitive information are encrypted. We do not sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.

5. Public Information (User-Generated Content)

Please be aware that any comments, discussions, or votes you cast on RankWale are public and can be viewed by anyone. We strongly advise against sharing sensitive personal information (such as your phone number, financial details, or home address) in public forums.

Last Updated: September 2026