Rank Stallion

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Rank Stallion (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website rankstallion.com or engage with our Services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website immediately. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out contact forms, request a quote, or subscribe to our newsletter
  • Project & Business Information: Details you share when discussing or purchasing our SEO, web development, or digital marketing services
  • Payment Information: Billing details submitted during transactions (note: we do not store full card details — payments are processed via third-party gateways)
  • Communications: Emails, messages, or feedback you send us directly

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referring URLs
  • Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, persistent cookies, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site

Information from Third Parties

  • Data from analytics tools such as Google Analytics
  • Information from social media platforms if you interact with our profiles or use social login features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To deliver our Services — fulfilling SEO, web development, and digital marketing engagements
  • To communicate with you — responding to inquiries, sending project updates, invoices, and service-related notifications
  • To send marketing communications — newsletters, offers, and updates (you may opt out at any time)
  • To improve our website — analyzing usage patterns to enhance performance, content, and user experience
  • To process payments — facilitating billing and financial transactions
  • To comply with legal obligations — meeting requirements under applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules
  • To detect and prevent fraud — monitoring for suspicious activity or Terms of Service violations

Where applicable (including under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to the processing (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
  • Contractual Necessity — where processing is required to fulfill a service contract with you
  • Legitimate Interests — where we have a genuine business interest that does not override your rights (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention)
  • Legal Obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze performance. The types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies — Necessary for the website to function correctly (e.g., session management)
  • Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Preference Cookies — Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience
  • Marketing Cookies — Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. A cookie consent banner on our site allows you to manage your preferences.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers & Partners: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in delivering our services (e.g., hosting providers like Hostinger, email platforms, payment processors). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Analytics Platforms: Tools like Google Analytics that help us analyze site traffic (data is anonymized where possible)
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority under Indian jurisdiction
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, with prior notice provided to you
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Rank Stallion, our clients, or the public

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

  • Client project data is retained for a minimum of 3 years following project completion for legal and accounting purposes
  • Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months unless an ongoing service relationship is established
  • Analytics data is retained per the default retention settings of the respective third-party platform (e.g., Google Analytics)

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal retention obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption on all data transmitted through our website
  • Secure hosting infrastructure via Hostinger
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information over unsecured channels.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian privacy laws and international best practices, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
  • Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent for data processing at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
  • Right to Object — Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
  • Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your contact email]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and services (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn). Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect data about you. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every external site you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [your contact email], and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Rank Stallion is based in Mohali, Punjab, India. If you are accessing our Services from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India. By using our Services, you consent to such transfer in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable Indian data protection laws.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Your continued use of our Services after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.