Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 22, 2024

TechnologyRanked (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://technologyranked.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using our Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Cookies: Small files stored on your device to track activity and preferences.
Usage Data: Data automatically collected when using the Service, such as IP addresses and browser details.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Data

When you interact with our Service, you may voluntarily provide:

Email address
First and last name
Information submitted through forms or comments

2.2 Usage Data

Automatically collected data includes:

IP address, browser type, and version
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Device type, operating system, and geographic location

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, beacons, and tags to:

Analyze traffic and performance
Deliver personalized ads
Enhance user experience

3. Use of Your Data

We use collected data to:

Provide and improve our Service
Deliver newsletters and updates
Respond to inquiries and comments
Display ads and analyze website performance
Comply with legal obligations

4. Tracking and Analytics Tools

We use tracking technologies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand user behavior, track traffic, and optimize content. These tools may collect:

IP addresses, device information, and browsing patterns
Session durations and interactions with content

Google Analytics operates under its own privacy policy, which you can review here. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Advertising and Revenue

We use third-party advertising networks, including Infolinks, Propeller Ads, and Google AdSense, to generate revenue and keep our Service free for users. These networks may display personalized or contextual advertisements based on your interactions with our website.

5.1 How Advertising Works

Infolinks: Infolinks uses keywords within our content to display relevant ads, including in-text, banner, and pop-up advertisements. These ads may appear as part of your browsing experience and are designed to complement the content you’re viewing.
Propeller Ads: Propeller Ads delivers banner ads, interstitial ads, and push notifications. These ads are targeted based on your browsing preferences and behavior.
Google AdSense: Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. These ads are contextual, meaning they are relevant to the content you’re currently viewing.

5.2 Information Collected by Advertisers

The advertising networks we use may collect non-personal data, such as:

Your IP address, device type, and browser type.
The pages you visit and time spent on our site.
Location data (e.g., country or region).
Interaction data, such as clicks on ads.

This data helps deliver more relevant ads and improve ad performance. Please review the privacy policies of Infolinks, Propeller Ads, and Google AdSense for more details on their data collection and usage practices.

5.3 Your Privacy Choices

We value your privacy and provide options to manage your advertising preferences:

Opting Out of Personalized Ads: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page to control targeted ads.
Google Ad Settings: Manage your ad preferences through Google’s Ad Settings.
Browser Settings: Adjust your browser’s privacy settings to block cookies used by advertisers.
Do Not Track (DNT): If your browser supports DNT, some advertising platforms will honor this preference.

5.4 Compliance with Privacy Regulations

We comply with global privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA:

GDPR: Users from the European Union can manage cookie preferences through our consent banner or by adjusting browser settings.
CCPA: California residents can opt out of data collection for advertising by visiting our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page.

5.5 Transparency in Advertising

We are committed to maintaining transparency and ensuring that the advertisements displayed on our website are relevant and non-intrusive. Revenue generated from these ads supports the operation and maintenance of TechnologyRanked.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
Restriction: Restrict how we process your data.
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address].

7. Your Rights (CCPA + CPRA Compliance)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Know: Request details about the personal data we collect and how we use it.
Delete: Request the deletion of your data.
Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@technologyranked.com. We do not knowingly sell personal data of users under 16 years of age without explicit consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide our Service
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes

Usage data is retained for shorter periods unless required for security or legal purposes.

9. Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers outside your country, where privacy laws may differ. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

10. Security

We use encryption and secure hosting to protect your data, but no method of transmission is 100% secure. Use our Service at your own risk.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe a child has provided personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: contact@technologyRanked.com