This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and processed when you use ClearRank (the "Service").

ClearRank is an independent software project operated by an individual based in Germany ("we", "us").

We take data protection seriously and process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

1 Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

ClearRank

Operator: Individual (Germany)

Email: support@clearrank.io

Website: https://clearrank.io

2 Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

The ClearRank website
The ClearRank platform and dashboard
APIs, feeds, and monitoring services
Communication with users (email support)

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from ClearRank.

3 Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary to operate and improve the Service.

3.1 Data You Provide

Email address
Account information (if you create an account)
Domain names, URLs, product metadata, and structured data you submit
Messages sent via email or support channels

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

IP address (may be truncated or anonymized)
Date and time of access
Browser and device information
Log files and error logs
Bot and crawler access logs (user agents, request headers)

3.3 No Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect:

Payment card data (handled by third-party processors, if applicable)
Sensitive personal data under Article 9 GDPR

4 Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Operating and maintaining the Service
Providing analytics, monitoring, and reporting features
Verifying domain ownership and feed access
Detecting abuse, fraud, or technical issues
Communicating with users
Improving product performance and reliability

5 Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)

Processing is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Art. 6(1)(b) Performance of a contract (providing the Service)

Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests (security, analytics, service improvement)

Art. 6(1)(a) Consent (where explicitly requested)

6 AI Systems & Third Parties Important

ClearRank may interact with or reference third-party AI systems, crawlers, or APIs.

We do not control these systems
We do not decide how they process data
Data submitted to AI services is limited to what is necessary for the requested functionality

Third-party providers may process data under their own privacy policies.

7 Cookies & Tracking

ClearRank uses only essential cookies unless explicitly stated otherwise.

If analytics or non-essential cookies are added in the future, consent mechanisms will be provided where required by law.

8 Data Storage & Retention

Data is stored only as long as necessary for the stated purposes
Log data may be retained for security and debugging
Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained for analytics

You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless retention is required by law.

9 Data Transfers

Data may be processed on servers located within or outside the EU.

Where data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are applied where required.

10 Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify inaccurate data

Request deletion

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact support@clearrank.io.

11 Security Measures

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

Access controls
Encryption where appropriate
Secure hosting and infrastructure
Limited data access

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

12 Children

The Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13 Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The current version will always be available on the website. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance.

14 Contact & Complaints

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection:

support@clearrank.io

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority, in particular in the EU member state of your residence.