Privacy Policy for RankLLMs.com
Effective Date: 23 May 2025
1. Who We Are
RankLLMs.com is an AI-focused content platform that compares, ranks, and reviews large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, and others.
Our website address is: https://rankllms.com
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: support@rankllms.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect and process the following data:
- Contact details: Name, email (for newsletter signup or inquiries)
- Technical data: Browser type, IP address, referring URL (for analytics and security)
- Cookies: Stored to improve user experience and remember preferences
- Comments: Name, email, and comment content for public display and spam detection
Why we collect this data:
- To improve site functionality and performance
- To respond to user questions or feedback
- To analyze usage for optimization (via analytics)
- To manage newsletters and updates
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the form
- IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
- Gravatar may be used to display avatars (see Automattic Privacy Policy)
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including location (EXIF GPS) data, as visitors can download and extract such data.
5. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Remembering your login, comment details, and preferences
- Session tracking and anonymous analytics
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
6. Embedded Content
Blog posts and articles may include embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Twitter, etc.
These third-party sites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction with their content
7. Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Jetpack to understand how users interact with RankLLMs.com.
These services may track:
- Device type
- Time on page
- Scroll behavior
- Referring sites
You can opt out by disabling cookies or using a browser plugin: Google Opt-Out Tool
8. Who We Share Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Email marketing providers (e.g., MailerLite)
- Hosting providers (e.g., Hostinger)
- Google Analytics
- Anti-spam systems (e.g., Akismet)
Each provider complies with standard GDPR and privacy protection policies.
9. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Indefinitely, including metadata
- Analytics: 14 months (anonymous usage data only)
- Contact form entries: Up to 6 months for customer service
10. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You can request:
- A copy of your personal data
- Deletion of your data (if no longer legally required)
Email your request to: privacy@rankllms.com
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Data may be stored on international servers in compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
12. How We Protect Your Data
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Secured hosting
- Access control on backend admin areas
- Use of trusted third-party tools with strict data policies
13. Data Breach Procedures
In case of a data breach, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours
- Identify the breach source
- Apply patches or take corrective action
- Report to regulatory authorities if required
14. Contact
If you have any privacy-specific questions, please email:
📧 privacy@rankllms.com
