Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how RankLocal ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and AI website-generation platform (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information generated through your use of the Service, including:

• Account information, such as your name and email address;
• Business information you enter into the website wizard (business name, services, locations, phone, and address);
• Website content and assets you generate using the Service;
• API keys and deployment provider tokens you choose to add (stored encrypted, see "Security" below);
• Billing information needed to process payments (handled by our payment processors, see below);
• Usage data, log data, and analytics about how you use the Service.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service;
• Generate website content and images on your behalf;
• Process transactions and manage your subscription;
• Send account, security, and support communications;
• Respond to your questions and requests;
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues;
• Comply with legal obligations.

Payment Information

Payments for paid plans are processed by third-party payment processors. Your full card details are entered with and handled by those processors; we do not store complete card numbers on our servers. We retain limited records such as plan, amount, date, and invoice details for accounting and support.

Third-Party Services We Use

To deliver the Service, we rely on trusted third-party providers, including:

• AI content generation (via an AI provider router) to produce website copy and blog content;
• Image sourcing to find relevant stock photos for your site;
• Email delivery for verification, password reset, and notifications;
• Security services, such as bot and abuse protection on our forms;
• Hosting and deployment providers (such as Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, Surge, and GitHub) used to publish your generated websites;
• Analytics to understand and improve usage of the Service.

These providers process data only as needed to perform their functions and are subject to their own privacy terms.

API Keys & Bring-Your-Own-Key

If you provide your own API key (for example, on the free plan), we store it using strong encryption and use it only to generate content on your behalf. We do not use your key for any other purpose. Paid plans can use platform-provided generation without supplying a personal key.

Data Storage & Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. Sensitive credentials such as API keys and deployment tokens are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information;
• Delete your account and associated data;
• Export a copy of your data;
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

International Data Transfers

Our providers may process and store data in countries other than your own. Where required, we take steps to ensure your information is handled in accordance with applicable data-protection laws.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure usage. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; some features may not function properly without them.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, consistent with our Terms & Conditions.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us: