Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we, Pablo Santana Torres and Antonio Manuel Escudero Vargas ("we", "our", or "us"), collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Rank In Public website ranking service (the "Service"). This is a personal project created for the Build In Public community.

Project Information

Information We Collect

When You Submit a Website

• Email Address: Required for notification purposes regarding your website's ranking status
• Twitter/X Handle: Optional field that may be used when showcasing or promoting your website
• Website URL: The landing page URL you submit for ranking
• Ranking Data: Your comparison choices when ranking other websites

Automatically Collected Information

• Session identifiers for tracking your ranking progress
• Basic analytics data to improve our service
• Security verification data through Cloudflare Turnstile

How We Use Your Information

• To add your website to our ranking system
• To notify you about your website's ranking status via email
• To potentially mention or showcase your website on social media (if Twitter handle provided)
• To maintain the integrity and fairness of the ranking system
• To prevent abuse and ensure security of the Service

Website Submission Requirements

• You are the owner of the website, or
• You have explicit permission from the website owner to submit it for ranking
• The website complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• The website does not contain illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content

We reserve the right to remove any website from our ranking system that violates these requirements or our terms of service.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the project creators, our users, or others
• With your explicit consent
• Public display of website URLs and names as part of the ranking system

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, as this is a personal project, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Website rankings and associated data may be retained indefinitely as part of the historical ranking records.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and similar technologies necessary for the operation of the Service, including:

• Session cookies to maintain your ranking progress
• Security cookies for Cloudflare Turnstile verification
• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Optional analytics cookies via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand usage. By default analytics cookies are disabled; we use Consent Mode to collect only cookieless, aggregate data until you accept analytics in the cookie banner.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Last Updated: October 18, 2025

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through: