Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Scope

Welcome to RankWeave ("we," "our," or "us"). RankWeave operates a global digital marketplace connecting buyers (SEO professionals, marketers, agencies) directly with verified website owners, authorized outreach editors, sellers, SEO experts and freelancers for guest posts, link insertions, and digital services.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website (https://rankweaveapp.com), mobile applications (Android and iOS), and web dashboard services. We are strictly committed to complying with Google Play Developer Policies, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and global privacy standards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and transactional data to provide a secure and transparent marketplace experience:

3. Third-Party Infrastructure & Data Processors

To ensure maximum speed and data security, RankWeave utilizes enterprise-grade infrastructure providers:

• Google Firebase Authentication: Manages secure user login, password encryption, single sign-on (SSO), and account verification. Passwords are never stored in plain text.
• Cloud Firestore Database: Encrypts directory listings, agency portfolios, buyer inquiries, and rating reviews at rest and in transit using SSL/TLS encryption protocols.
• Analytics Services: Aggregated app usage tracking and performance metrics via Google Analytics for Firebase.
• Hosting Platforms: Secure global hosting for the web dashboard and static web resources.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process collected data for explicit and legitimate business purposes:

• To publish, manage, and display marketplace listings and seller profiles.
• To verify website ownership (via DNS TXT verification, HTML meta tags, or admin proof) and award Verified Users Checkmarks (Green Badges) or Verified Companies/Agencies Checkmarks (Blue Badges).
• To facilitate direct buyer-to-seller messaging, order discussions, and inquiry alerts.
• To detect and prevent platform abuse, fraud, fake domain listings, PBN spam, and unauthorized account access.
• To send essential platform alerts, security updates, and account notifications.
• Ensuring compliance with Google Play Store policies and legal regulations.

5. Global Data Rights & Compliance (GDPR / CCPA)

Regardless of your geographic location, RankWeave extends full control over your personal data:

• Right to Access: ) You can request a copy of the personal data we store about your account.
• Right to Rectification: You can edit, update, or correct your profile details and marketplace listings directly inside your account settings.
• Right to Erasure (Data Deletion): You have the right to permanently delete your account, active domain listings, and associated data.
• Data Protection Guarantee: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data or chat communications to third-party advertisers or data brokers.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers. Data is shared strictly under the following conditions:

• Directory Public Profile: Information you explicitly choose to publish in a listing (e.g., website traffic stats, public profile, agency portfolio, price expectations) is viewable by registered buyers.
• Service Infrastructure: Google Cloud & Firebase (Hosting, Firestore, Authentication) and Google Analytics for aggregated performance tracking.
• Legal Obligations: When required by court order, law enforcement, or regulatory compliance mandates.

7. Data Security & Retention

We enforce strict technical and physical safeguards to protect your information:

• In-Transit Protection: All data transmitted between your browser/mobile app and our servers is encrypted using standard HTTPS/TLS protocols.
• At-Rest Protection: User data and database entries in Firebase Firestore are encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption.
• Data Retention: Personal data is retained only for as long as your account remains active or as needed to maintain service functionality and fulfill legal obligations.

8. Account & Data Deletion (Play Console Compliance)

In compliance with Google Play Data Safety guidelines, RankWeave users can request complete account and data deletion at any time without hassle:

• In-App Deletion: Go to `login Account -> Profile -> Delete Account` inside the RankWeave mobile app or web dashboard.
• Web Deletion Request: Users can also request manual account deletion by visiting our dedicated Account Deletion page or emailing us directly.
• Data Purge: Upon account deletion, all personal credentials, active marketplace listings, saved bookmarks, and direct chat logs will be permanently removed from our databases within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

RankWeave is a professional commercial marketplace and does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that a minor has created an account, it will be deleted immediately.