[ DATA PROTECTION ]

PRIVACY
POLICY

Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Rankings Boost collects, uses and protects your information when you use our service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and compliance with New Zealand privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

Name and email address
Payment information (processed by secure third parties)
Website URL and keywords for campaigns
Communications with us (emails, support messages)

Information Collected Automatically:

IP address and approximate geographical location
Browser and device information
Website usage data (pages visited, time spent)
Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery: Execute SEO Boost campaigns as requested
Communication: Send campaign updates, technical support and important information
Payment Processing: Process transactions and manage subscriptions
Service Improvement: Analyse usage to improve our platform
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse and malicious activities
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We share information only when:

Payment Processors: To process transactions (encrypted data)
Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the service (under confidentiality agreements)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order or competent authorities
Rights Protection: To protect our rights, property or safety
Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition or asset sale

Your Rights (New Zealand Privacy Laws)

According to New Zealand privacy laws, you have the following rights:

✅ Access Rights:

• Confirmation of data processing
• Access to your data
• Correction of incomplete/incorrect data
• Data portability

🛡️ Control Rights:

• Deletion of unnecessary data
• Withdrawal of consent
• Opposition to processing
• Information about sharing

To exercise your rights: Contact us at hello@rankingsboost.co.nz

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality
Performance Cookies: Help understand how you use our site
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security

🔒 Security Measures:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Restricted access to personal data (authorized staff only)
• Continuous security monitoring
• Secure backups and disaster recovery
• Regular security audits

Important: While we take rigorous measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Account Data: Kept while your account is active
Campaign Data: Kept for 2 years for support and reporting
Financial Data: Kept according to legal requirements (5-10 years)
System Logs: Kept for 1 year for security and analysis
Communications: Kept for 3 years for support history

Data is automatically deleted after retention periods, except when extended retention is required by law.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside New Zealand. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protections through:

Approved standard contractual clauses
Data protection adequacy certifications
Data processing agreements with rigorous security measures

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Significant changes will be notified through:

Email to your registered address
Prominent notice on our website
Update of the "Last updated" date at the top of this page

Contact

General Questions:

hello@rankingsboost.co.nz

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