Privacy Policy
Summary
We collect only what’s necessary to operate Rankiwiki, do not sell personal data, and allow you to manage or delete your data anytime.
Contents
1) Who we are & contact
Controller: Rankiwiki
Website: https://rankiwiki.com
Email: [email protected]
2) What we collect
A. Information you provide
- Account details (such as username, email, and hashed password)
- Comments, posts, or uploaded media (please remove location data from images)
- Contact or inquiry messages
- Newsletter opt-ins (if applicable)
B. Automatically collected data
- IP address, browser information, device identifiers
- Cookies to remember login status and comment preferences
- Jetpack analytics (page views, referrers, load performance), where enabled
C. From third parties
- reCAPTCHA spam protection
- Cloudflare CDN and firewall logs
- WP Mail SMTP email logs (for system emails)
Comment and post analytics: The Company may use members’ comments and posts (including related metadata such as timestamps and engagement signals) for internal statistics, service improvement, moderation, security, and product decisions. Where feasible, data is used in aggregated or de-identified form. We do not sell this information.
3) Legal bases for processing
- Contractual necessity: to operate your account and commenting features
- Legitimate interest: to secure, maintain, and improve the Site
- Consent: for cookies, analytics, and optional communications where required
- Legal obligation: when required by applicable law
4) Plugins and third-party services
We use the following WordPress plugins and services, which may process limited data to function properly. Each service follows its own privacy policy.
| Plugin / Service | Purpose | Data processed |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Google reCAPTCHA | Prevents spam & bots | IP address, browser info, form activity sent to Google |
| Cloudflare | Security & performance (CDN, DDoS protection) | IP address, cookies, traffic logs |
| Jetpack (Automattic) | Analytics, security scans (where enabled) | Visitor data, browser info, referrers |
| WP Ajaxify Comments | AJAX commenting | Comment form data only |
| WP Consent API | Manages cookie consent levels | Consent level & preferences |
| WP Crontrol | Manages cron events | None (admin-only) |
| Options for Twenty Twenty-One | Theme customization | None (visual only) |
5) Cookies & tracking
We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember comment details, save display preferences, and measure performance via analytics tools (where enabled).
You can manage cookies via your browser or the cookie banner on our site. If available, the banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize per category.
You can change your choices anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of any page (if enabled).
6) Data retention
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless deleted upon request
- Accounts: retained while active
- Security logs: retained short-term for protection and compliance
7) Data sharing
We never sell data. Limited data may be shared with:
- Cloudflare (security/CDN)
- Google reCAPTCHA (spam prevention)
- Automattic/Jetpack (analytics, where enabled)
- WP Mail SMTP / Gmail (email delivery)
8) Security
We use reasonable security measures (including HTTPS, protective services, and access controls) to protect your data. No system is completely secure.
9) Your rights
Depending on your region, you may:
- Access or delete your personal data
- Request correction
- Withdraw cookie or email consent
- Export your data using WordPress tools
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].
10) International transfers
Some processors (for example Google or Cloudflare) may store or process data outside your country. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and equivalent safeguards where required.
11) Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be available at rankiwiki.com/privacy-policy with the effective date noted above.
Cookie Banner Notice
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze traffic. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or adjust preferences anytime in Cookie Settings (if enabled).
Contact
Email: [email protected]