Last updated: 2026-03-01

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use RankinGuide.com (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

• Information you provide: when you publish a business, contact us, or use forms on the site (for example, business name, address, phone number, website, and optional contact details).
• Usage data: log data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your requests.
• Cookies and similar technologies: small text files stored in your browser that help us remember your preferences and understand how the Service is used.

2. How we use your information

• To operate and maintain the directory and show business listings to users.
• To prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent or duplicate listings.
• To understand usage patterns and improve the performance, security, and design of the Service.
• To show relevant content and, where applicable, advertising that may be of interest to users.
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

3. Cookies, analytics and advertising

We may use first-party and third-party cookies to:

• Remember your language, country, and basic preferences.
• Measure traffic, performance and engagement (for example, via analytics tools).
• Support advertising systems that may personalize ads based on non-sensitive information and interests.

You can control cookies at any time through your browser settings by deleting or blocking them. If you disable certain cookies, some features of the Service may not work correctly.

4. Legal bases and data sharing

We process personal data when it is necessary to provide the Service, to comply with legal obligations, and when we have a legitimate interest in securing and improving the platform. We may share data with:

• Service providers who help us host, maintain, secure, and analyze the Service (for example, hosting, analytics, and security providers).
• Advertising and measurement partners, only to the extent needed to deliver and measure ads and prevent fraud.
• Authorities or third parties, if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

We do not sell personal data in the sense of applicable privacy laws.

5. International transfers

Depending on where you are located, your data may be processed on servers in other countries. We take reasonable steps to protect your data in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

6. Data retention

We keep data only as long as necessary to operate the Service, meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Business listings may remain visible until they are edited or removed, or until we determine they should be deleted.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

8. Children’s privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via support@rankinguide.com.

Last updated: 2026-03-01

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RankinGuide.com (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of the Service

• You must be at least 18 years old, or have the legal capacity in your jurisdiction, to publish a business or create content on the Service.
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when you publish a business or interact with the Service.
• You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your use of the Service.

2. User content and business listings

• When you submit a business listing, review, or any content, you confirm that you have the right to publish it and that it does not infringe the rights of third parties.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and distribute your content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.
• We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to edit, moderate, or remove content that we believe is inaccurate, misleading, offensive, unlawful, duplicated, spammy, or otherwise inappropriate.

3. Prohibited activities

• Publishing illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, hateful, or sexually explicit content.
• Publishing personal data about individuals without their consent where required by law.
• Scraping, harvesting, or using automated tools to collect data from the Service without our written permission.
• Attempting to bypass security measures or disrupt the proper functioning of the Service.

4. No guarantees

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not guarantee that:

• Listings are complete, accurate, or up to date.
• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• Any particular business, service, or result will meet your expectations.

You use the Service at your own risk. You are responsible for verifying information directly with the businesses listed before making decisions.

5. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Service will not exceed the amount you have paid us (if any) in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

6. Third-party services and links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for these third parties. Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies.

7. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We may also update these Terms periodically. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, misused the platform, or engaged in unlawful or harmful conduct.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where the operator of RankinGuide.com is established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be handled by the competent courts of that jurisdiction, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us via support@rankinguide.com.

Last updated: 2026-03-01

This Cookies Notice explains how RankinGuide.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Service.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide analytics and advertising features.

2. Types of cookies we may use

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the basic operation of the Service, such as keeping your session active and enabling core site features.
• Preference cookies: used to remember your language, country selection, and basic display settings.
• Analytics and performance cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Service (for example, which pages are visited most often) so we can improve functionality and user experience.
• Advertising and measurement cookies: may be used by us and our partners to deliver, measure, and improve ads, and to prevent fraud and abuse.

3. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers that offer services such as analytics, security, or advertising. These providers have their own privacy and cookies policies, which we recommend you review.

4. How to control cookies

• You can manage or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
• If you disable or block certain cookies, parts of the Service may not function correctly.
• On some devices or in some regions, you may see additional controls (such as consent banners or privacy settings) that let you manage cookies and similar technologies in more detail.

5. Changes to this Cookies Notice

We may update this Cookies Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last updated” date above indicates when the latest changes became effective.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via support@rankinguide.com.

Here you can explain how cookies are used on RankinGuide.com.