Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WebRank Directory ("we", "us", or "our") operates webrankdirectory.org. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service and the choices you have associated with that data. By using the service you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account data: username, email address, and hashed password when you register.
• Submission data: website URL, title, description, and category chosen when you submit a listing.
• Contact data: name, email, and message contents when you use the contact form.
• Usage data: pages visited, browser type, IP address, and referral source collected automatically via server logs and analytics.
• Cookies: session cookies to keep you logged in, and third-party analytics/advertising cookies (on production only).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To process and review website listing submissions.
• To send transactional emails (verification, password reset, listing status updates).
• To respond to contact form inquiries.
• To display anonymous analytics and improve the service.
• To serve relevant advertisements (Google AdSense on production).

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email delivery services, analytics, and advertising networks) solely as required to operate the service. These providers have their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Listing submissions remain in the directory indefinitely unless removed upon request. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

6. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data. Passwords are stored as bcrypt hashes and are never stored in plain text. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain login state. On production, Google Analytics and Google AdSense may set additional cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features (such as staying logged in) may not function correctly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our directory contains links to external websites submitted by users. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this policy, contact us at webrankdirectory.org/contact-us or by email at