Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 29, 2026
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 more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
AutoRanker uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you signed in and maintain your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Security: To protect your account and prevent fraud
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies (Required)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for basic operation.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| autoranker_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores daily visitor information | 24 hours |
3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for ads | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
3.4 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences to provide enhanced functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores UI preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Remembers recently viewed articles | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: For advertising and audience building
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Through Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences.
5.2 Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Common browsers include:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can also opt out of specific tracking services:
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Information: Know what data we collect and how we use it
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time
7. Your Rights Under US State Privacy Laws
7.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: AutoRanker does not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some data sharing for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You can opt out by rejecting Marketing Cookies in our cookie banner.
7.2 Virginia (VCDPA)
Virginia residents have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising.
7.3 Colorado (CPA) & Connecticut (CTDPA)
Residents of Colorado and Connecticut have rights similar to those outlined above, including the right to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: AutoRanker Inc., Kraków, Poland
For data protection inquiries in the EU, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority.