Privacy Policy

1) Scope

This policy applies to information processed through the Site, including pages, forms, emails sent to our contact address, and any embedded content or third-party tools displayed on the Site (for example, video embeds).

If you follow a link to a third-party website, that website’s privacy policy applies.

2) Information we collect

A) Information you provide

• Messages you send us via email or any contact form (name, email address, and the message content).
• Newsletter subscription details (if enabled): typically your email address and optional name.
• Files you choose to share (if any) as part of a support request.

B) Information collected automatically

• Server log data: IP address, device/browser type, requested pages, timestamps, and referring URLs.
• Approximate location inferred from IP address (country/region level), used for security and basic analytics.
• Technical data about performance and errors (for example, page load failures).

3) How we use information

We use information for the following purposes:

• Operate the Site (deliver content, ensure stability, diagnose issues).
• Respond to inquiries (reply to emails, provide support, handle requests).
• Improve content and user experience (understand what topics users read and how pages perform).
• Security (detect spam, abuse, and malicious activity).
• Compliance (meet legal requirements and protect our rights).

Where applicable (for example, in the EEA/UK), we process data under one or more of these legal bases: legitimate interests (site operation, security, improvement), consent (non-essential cookies, marketing where required), and legal obligation (compliance requests).

4) Cookies & similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixels) to keep the Site working, remember preferences, measure performance, and, if advertising is enabled, to deliver and measure ads.

Cookie categories

Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control

Some browsers provide signals such as “Do Not Track” or “Global Privacy Control (GPC)”. Where required by applicable law, we will treat supported opt-out signals as a request to limit certain tracking (for example, for advertising measurement).

5) Sharing & third parties

We may share information in limited cases:

• Service providers that help us run the Site (hosting, content delivery, email, security, analytics, spam prevention). These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations.
• Legal and safety reasons if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, protect users, or prevent fraud/abuse.
• Business transfers (rare): if the Site is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Embedded content

Pages may include embedded content (for example, videos). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly, and may collect data according to that third party’s privacy policy.

6) Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Email inquiries: typically retained for up to 24 months after the last correspondence, unless you request deletion and we have no legal need to keep it.
• Server logs: typically retained for a limited period (commonly up to 30–90 days) for security and troubleshooting, depending on hosting configuration.
• Analytics: retention depends on the analytics configuration (commonly months), and may be aggregated or anonymized where supported.

7) Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No online service is completely secure, but we work to reduce risk through technical and organizational measures.

• Access controls for administrative systems
• Monitoring for suspicious activity and abuse
• Regular updates of website software and dependencies

8) Your rights & choices

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete data (subject to legal exceptions)
• Object to certain processing or request restriction
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent, such as optional cookies)
• Data portability where applicable

California notice

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain sharing used for targeted advertising, where applicable).

EEA/UK notice

If you are in the EEA or the UK, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

9) Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact info@statranker.org and we will take appropriate steps.

10) International data transfers

The Site may be hosted and supported by service providers located in different countries. As a result, your information may be processed outside your country of residence. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

11) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and change the “Last updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated through additional notice where appropriate.

12) Contact

If you have questions about privacy on StatRanker.org, contact us:

• Email: info@statranker.org
• Website: https://statranker.org/

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