Last Updated: January 28, 2026
This privacy policy applies to information we collect when you use or access RankInPublic (the "Service"), operated by Cognitheon OU. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you create an account, submit a product, participate in a tournament, fill out a form, request customer support, or otherwise communicate with us.
The types of information we may collect include:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, username, and avatar image (via our authentication providers).
- Profile Information: Social media handles (e.g., X/Twitter, LinkedIn), bio, and other details you choose to add to your public profile.
- Product Information: Details about the products you submit, including names, descriptions, images, website URLs, and pricing models.
- Payment Information: Transaction history and status. Note that we do not store full credit card numbers; payments are processed by our third-party provider, Dodo Payments.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Log Information: We log information about your use of the Service, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and access times.
- Device Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access the Service.
- Usage Data: We may use third-party analytics tools to collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the Service.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience and for analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service;
- Process transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and invoices;
- Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages;
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests;
- Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events offered by RankInPublic;
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Service; and
- Personalize the Service and provide content or features that match your profile or interests.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information about you as follows:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., payment processing via Dodo Payments, analytics providers, hosting providers).
- Legal Requirements: If we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection: To enforce our Terms of Service and to protect the rights, property, and safety of RankInPublic, our users, and others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
We also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you. Public information you provide (such as your public profile, product listings, and comments) is visible to other users of the Service.
4. Analytics
We allow third parties to provide analytics services. These third parties may use cookies and other technologies to collect data about your use of the Service. This information is used to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, and maximize the user experience.
5. Data Retention
We store the information we collect about you for as long as is necessary for the purpose(s) for which we originally collected it. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or as required by law.
If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations.
6. Your Rights
You have choices regarding the information we collect and how it's used:
- Account Information: You may update, correct, or delete information about you at any time by logging into your account or emailing us.
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies.
- Communication: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
- Data Access & Deletion: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you or request its deletion. To exercise this right, you must contact us via email at contact@rankinpublic.xyz using the same email address associated with your account. We verify requests this way to protect your privacy and security.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to help protect personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may change this privacy policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification).