Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
Who We Are
MoneyRanked operates the website at moneyranked.com. We are a financial comparison platform dedicated to helping consumers make informed decisions about personal finance products. Our registered address is MoneyRanked, 123 Finance Street, New York, NY 10001, United States. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
What Data We Collect
We collect several types of information in connection with your use of our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, IP address, and device information — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use first-party and third-party cookies for analytics, affiliate tracking, and site functionality (see Cookies section below).
- Contact Form Data: If you submit a contact form, we collect your name and email address along with your message.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial account details, payment card numbers, or government-issued identification numbers.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website and the services we provide
- To analyze usage patterns and understand how readers interact with our content
- To respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms
- To send newsletters and updates (only where you have given explicit consent)
- To track affiliate referrals for commission accounting purposes
- To comply with legal obligations
We rely on the following legal bases for processing: legitimate interests (analytics and site improvement), consent (newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies), and legal obligation (fraud prevention and tax compliance).
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Below is a summary of the cookies we use:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics — measures site usage and traffic sources | Up to 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Adsense / conversion tracking | 3 months |
| impact_irclickid | Impact affiliate network click tracking | 30 days |
| cj_cid | CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) tracking | 30 days |
| awin_aw | Awin affiliate network tracking | 30 days |
You can control cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
- Affiliate Networks (Impact, CJ, Awin, PartnerStack): For commission tracking purposes
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery, subject to data processing agreements
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Contact form submissions are deleted after 12 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: MoneyRanked, 123 Finance Street, New York, NY 10001