Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

RankQuery ("we", "us", "our") operates a visibility benchmarking service for local businesses. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

From you directly:

• Email address when you join our waitlist
• Business name and location when you use our service

From public sources:

• Google Business Profile data
• Search engine results and rankings
• Review platform data (Google, Yelp)
• AI platform responses (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)

Automatically:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and features used

How We Use Your Data

• Generate your RankQuery Score and visibility reports
• Send waitlist updates and launch announcements
• Improve our scoring methodology and product
• Respond to support requests

Data We Don't Collect

We don't require access to your Google account, analytics, or any internal business systems. All visibility data comes from publicly available sources.

Sharing

We don't sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law

Security

We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Access to personal data is limited to employees who need it to operate the service.

Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. Email us at privacy@rankquery.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how people use RankQuery. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Changes

We'll notify you of significant changes to this policy via email or through the service.

Contact

Questions? Email privacy@rankquery.com