Privacy Policy for Ranked Top Sites

Effective Date: 12/28/2024

At Ranked Top Sites, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure your information is kept secure. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you sign up, submit a website, forum, or blog, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and other relevant contact information.
  • Website Submission Information: If you submit your website, forum, or blog to be listed in our directory, we may collect information such as the website URL, description, category, and any other information you provide during the submission process.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information on how you access and use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps. This helps us analyze trends, track usage patterns, and improve our services.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To manage and display your submitted website, forum, or blog in our directory.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • To send you promotional emails, newsletters, or updates (if you have opted-in).
  • To monitor usage patterns and make data-driven improvements.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our website and services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and are only allowed to use it for specified purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Ranked Top Sites does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: