Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains howand its related companies collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use their websites, apps, services, or subscribe to their content.

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal data from you depending on how you use the site, including:

• Contact details (like name, email, address)
• Demographics (such as age, gender, household income)
• Account and subscription information
• Payment information
• How you use the website and interact with content
• Device and browser data
• Responses to surveys or promotions
• Any information you share in comments or user submissions

We also automatically collect some information when you visit the platforms.

How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us to:

• Provide and improve services (subscriptions, content delivery, customer support)
• Personalize your experience
• Process transactions and manage accounts
• Send marketing and promotional materials (if you opt in)
• Conduct research and develop features
• Display advertisements tailored to your interests
• Promote safety, security, and legal compliance

Some data may be anonymized and used broadly for analysis without identifying you.

Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your information with:

• Related companies and affiliates
• Companies that help run the business (e.g., payment processors, analytics)
• Advertising and marketing partners
• Partners involved in promotions or contests
• Other users, if you choose to share content publicly
• Law enforcement or other authorities when required
• Buyers or participants in a business transaction (like a sale or merger)

Certain data may be “sold” or shared for advertising or marketing under applicable laws (e.g., U.S. state privacy regulations).

Your Choices and Rights

You can:

• Review, update, or correct the personal information we hold
• Opt out of marketing emails or interest‑based advertising
• Manage cookies and tracking in your browser settings
• Request deletion of your information (where legally permitted)
• Exercise rights granted by state privacy laws (such as “right to know,” “right to delete,” etc.)

For some rights, you may need to verify your identity and follow the procedures described in the full policy.

Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The platforms are not intended for individuals under age 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that we’ve received information from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove it.

Third‑Party Links

Our sites and services may link to other websites we do not control. Their privacy practices may differ from ours, and we are not responsible for those practices.

International Data Transfers

Your information might be stored or processed outside your country. By providing data, you consent to this transfer where allowed by law.

Updates to This Policy

We can update this policy at any time. Continued use of our platform after an update means you agree to the revised policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions or want to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact Ranked News through the methods listed in the full policy at privacy@rankednews.org