This Privacy Policy describes how Rankdat.io ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at rankdat.io (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information through Vercel Analytics, including:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Referring website addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- Geographic location (country/region level only)
- Time and date of visits
This information is collected in an anonymised and aggregated manner. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking, nor does it collect personally identifiable information.
1.2 Information We Do Not Collect
Currently, our Service does not:
- Require user registration or accounts
- Collect names, email addresses, or contact information
- Process payments or collect financial information
- Allow user-generated content uploads
- Track individual users across sessions
2. How We Use Information
We use the automatically collected information solely to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our Service
- Improve and optimise our website performance
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyse aggregate usage trends
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our Service:
3.1 Vercel
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides hosting and analytics services. Vercel may collect technical information necessary for the operation of the Service. For more information, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.
3.2 Supabase
We use Supabase as our database provider to store and serve dataset information displayed on the Service. The datasets contain publicly available open data and do not include personal information about our visitors. For more information, see Supabase's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Anthropic
We use Anthropic's AI services to generate insights and analysis from the datasets displayed on our Service. The data processed by Anthropic consists of publicly available open data statistics and does not include any personal information about our visitors. For more information, see Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
Our Service uses minimal browser storage:
- Theme Preference: We store your light/dark mode preference in local storage to remember your display settings. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any third-party cookies for marketing purposes.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymised, aggregated data with our service providers (as listed in Section 3) solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the information we process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
Our Service uses infrastructure located in various countries. By using our Service, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in countries outside of Australia, including the United States, where our service providers maintain their infrastructure. These transfers are necessary for the operation of our Service.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. Since we do not collect personal information that identifies you, these rights are limited in the context of our Service. However, you may:
- Clear your browser's local storage to remove your theme preference
- Use browser settings or extensions to block analytics
- Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@rankdat.io
12. Australian Privacy Principles
We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you believe we have breached the APPs, you may lodge a complaint with us at the contact details above. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.