Rank Consultant Media respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and protected when you visit or interact with the Rank Consultant Media website.
Rank Consultant Media is an independent publication focused on search, digital marketing and growth intelligence. Our website may provide editorial content, contact facilities, contributor information, commercial opportunities and links to third-party websites and services.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Discover our Research & Insights for the latest thinking shaping the digital landscape
1. Information We May Collect
The information collected depends on how you use the website.
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Contact us
- Submit an editorial enquiry
- Suggest an article topic
- Submit or enquire about contributed content
- Communicate regarding advertising or partnerships
- Request information from us
- Otherwise communicate with Rank Consultant Media
Such information may include your name, email address, organisation, professional role and the contents of your communication.
You should only provide information that is necessary for the purpose of your enquiry.
We ask that you do not submit passwords, payment-card details, authentication credentials or other highly sensitive information through ordinary website contact channels.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit a website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website, hosting provider, analytics services or other technologies used to operate and secure the site.
Depending on the configuration of the website, this may include information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Approximate geographic information
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- General website usage information
This information may be used for website security, technical administration, performance analysis, troubleshooting and improving the user experience.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Rank Consultant Media may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand how visitors interact with its content, maintain functionality and improve website performance.
Some cookies may be essential for website operation, while others may be used for analytics or other purposes.
Where legally required, appropriate consent mechanisms may be provided for non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some website features.
4. How We Use Information
Personal information may be used for legitimate purposes including:
- Responding to enquiries
- Managing editorial communications
- Reviewing contributed material
- Communicating about partnerships
- Maintaining website security
- Operating and improving the website
- Understanding website usage
- Preventing abuse or fraudulent activity
- Meeting applicable legal obligations
We do not intend to collect personal information indiscriminately.
5. Third-Party Services
Rank Consultant Media may use third-party providers to support website hosting, analytics, security, communications, advertising or other website functions.
Those providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.
The website may also contain links to external websites. Rank Consultant Media is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites.
You should review the privacy policy of an external website before providing personal information to it.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no website, online communication system or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, users should exercise appropriate caution when transmitting information online.
7. Data Retention
Personal information will generally be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate business and editorial records, to resolve disputes, to enforce agreements or to meet legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it is being retained.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including rights to request access, correction, deletion or restriction of processing in appropriate circumstances.
UK and European data protection laws may provide additional rights to individuals where applicable.
If you wish to exercise an applicable privacy right or ask a question about how your information is handled, please contact Rank Consultant Media using the contact details provided on this website.
9. Children’s Privacy
Rank Consultant Media is intended primarily for a professional and general audience.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, technology, legal requirements or our information practices.
When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
You should review this page periodically if you wish to remain informed about how information is handled.
11. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information or our privacy practices, please contact Rank Consultant Media using the contact information available on the website.
This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Disclaimer, Editorial Guidelines and Terms & Conditions, which provide additional information about how Rank Consultant Media operates.
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