Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: rankingmachine.in

This Privacy Policy explains how rankingmachine.in ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, including all related pages, subdomains, and mobile applications (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using rankingmachine.in, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in various ways:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or registrations.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and device characteristics.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to recognize your device and gather usage data.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and other browsing behavior.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (India-based users only).

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics using third-party analytics tools.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions, referral sources, and conversions for casino and gambling partner sites.
• Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
• Marketing: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and targeted content (with your consent).
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activities and security risks.

3. Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (Google Analytics, similar services).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and conversions for affiliate partners.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by casino partners and affiliate networks.

Cookie Opt-Out Options:

• Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• For targeted advertising opt-outs, visit www.aboutads.info or your browser's privacy settings.
• Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair Site functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

rankingmachine.in contains links to third-party websites, including casino platforms, gambling affiliates, and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites.

When you click on a link to a third-party site (including casino partners), you leave our Site and enter their domain. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies independently before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

Third-party partners may:

• Collect their own personal information from you.
• Place their own cookies on your device.
• Process data under their own privacy policies.
• Share data with other entities as permitted by their policies.

5. Your Rights

For Indian Users (IN):

Under Indian data protection principles and the Information Technology Act, 2000, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications and non-essential data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

Users from Other Jurisdictions:

• EU/UK Users: You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
• US Users: You may have rights under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar legislation.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and 2 years thereafter (or as required by law).
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default retention).
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for commission reconciliation periods as per affiliate agreements.
• Legal Compliance: Certain data may be retained longer to comply with tax, financial, and legal obligations under Indian law.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: rankingmachine.in
• Jurisdiction: India

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the relevant data protection authority in India.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026