Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-28

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This Privacy Policy explains how [OPERATOR NAME] ("we", "us"), the operator of ToolsRanks ([DOMAIN]), collects, uses and protects personal data when you use this website. The operator is established in [COUNTRY: France] (European Union), so this policy is written to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national law.

Who is responsible for your data

The data controller is [OPERATOR NAME], reachable at [CONTACT EMAIL]. If we appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), their contact details will be published here. For any privacy request, write to [CONTACT EMAIL].

What data we collect

Analytics data: when you browse the site we collect technical and usage information (pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, device and browser type, referring page). This is gathered through a web analytics service to understand traffic and improve our content.
Email opt-in data: if you subscribe to a newsletter or list, we collect the email address you provide and the date of consent.
Affiliate interactions: when you click an affiliate link, the destination merchant (and our affiliate networks) may set their own cookies to attribute a referral. We do not receive your payment details.

Why we use it and the legal basis

Analytics — legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where required for non-essential cookies.
Newsletter — your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), which you can withdraw at any time via the unsubscribe link or by emailing [CONTACT EMAIL].
Affiliate tracking — your consent for non-essential cookies, and our legitimate interest in being credited for referrals that fund this free site.

Cookies

We use essential, analytics and affiliate cookies. Full details and how to refuse them are on our Cookie & Consent Notice.

Affiliate links & advertising

This site is funded in part by affiliate commissions. Some outbound links are affiliate links; see our Affiliate Disclosure. This means certain third parties may process limited data to attribute a sale.

Data sharing and transfers outside the EU

We share data only with the processors needed to run the site (analytics provider, email platform, affiliate networks, hosting). Some of these providers may be located outside the European Economic Area. Where that happens, transfers rely on an adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. We do not sell your personal data.

How long we keep it

Analytics data is retained only as long as needed for the purposes above and in line with our provider's retention settings. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe or ask for deletion.

Your GDPR rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase ("right to be forgotten"), restrict and object to processing, and to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. To exercise any right, email [CONTACT EMAIL]; we respond within one month. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (in France, the CNIL).

Children

This site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 16.

Changes

We may update this policy; the "last updated" date above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.