Privacy Policy
At Rankly, we value your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
1. Information We Collect
- Visit Data: We record your IP address and timestamp when you view a server page (to count unique visits).
- Voting Data: When you vote, we collect your IP address and a time‐stamp to prevent double voting and ensure authenticity.
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and help prevent voting abuse.
- hCaptcha Tokens: If you vote, we verify an hCaptcha token to confirm you are human. No personal data is stored from that verification.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track site usage patterns (page views, sessions). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Ensure each IP votes only once every 12 hours.
- Count unique server visits per 24‐hour period.
- Remember site preferences and login state via cookies.
- Improve user experience, site functionality, and security.
- Compile anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics.
3. Cookies
Rankly uses cookies to:
- Validate and prevent double voting.
- Remember display preferences and login status.
- Collect anonymous analytics data.
You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features (like voting) may not work properly without cookies.
4. Third‐Party Services
We use:
- hCaptcha: To block automated votes. We do not store personal data from hCaptcha responses.
- Google Analytics: To monitor overall site traffic. Google may collect your IP, but we only see aggregated reports.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
5. Data Security
We employ standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no online system is completely secure.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy at any time. The latest version will always be available at /policy.php. Your continued use of the site implies acceptance of any changes.
8. Your Acceptance
By using Rankly, you accept this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue using our site.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.