Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

AppRank collects minimal information to provide our services. This includes:

• Usage data and analytics (page views and interaction counts; search text is not included in our custom analytics events)
• If you subscribe: your email address, consent version, request and confirmation dates, subscription status, and email delivery status
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address for security and analytics purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send subscription confirmations and the weekly editions you choose to receive, including clearly identified sponsor messages
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. This includes Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing

We use Cloudflare to verify signup requests and deliver email. Your email address and message content are processed for delivery, bounce handling, and suppression. Public app data, not subscriber details, is sent to OpenRouter for AI-assisted articles. We do not sell your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with third parties for analytics purposes. We may also share data when required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Contact us to exercise these rights. Every weekly email includes an unsubscribe link. We retain subscription and delivery records to operate the newsletter and respect opt-outs; contact us to request deletion.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected]