1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted. They can be placed by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded in that website.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags and local storage may also be used for similar purposes. This policy covers all such technologies.
2. How We Use Cookies
Ranktracking.io uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in to the platform and maintain your session securely
- Preferences: To remember your settings, dashboard layout and display preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
- Performance: To monitor platform performance and detect technical issues
- Marketing: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns (only where consent is given)
We do not use cookies to sell your data or to build advertising profiles for use by third parties without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core platform functionality (login, session management, security) | No |
| Functional | Remember preferences and personalisation settings | No |
| Analytics | Measure site usage and improve performance | Yes |
| Marketing | Track campaign performance and retargeting | Yes |
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting your preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
rt_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
rt_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
rt_prefs | Stores user interface preferences (currency, theme) | 1 year |
cookieconsent | Records your cookie consent decision | 1 year |
5. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve the experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
| Provider | Cookie(s) | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Distinguishes users and sessions | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Distinguishes users (24-hour session) | 24 hours |
| Hotjar | _hjSession* | Session heatmap and recording data | 30 min |
Analytics cookies are only set if you have given consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete and block cookies. Use your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
- Opt-out tools: For Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to operate.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@ranktracking.io
Post: Click Intelligence Limited, Data Protection, [Registered Address], England
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We may update this policy periodically; the "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.