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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2025
Last Updated: April 2025

At Rank Marin, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have regarding your personal data.

This policy applies to the RankMarin.com website, which includes our local business directory, Marin Bubble newsletter, and Local SEO services for Marin County businesses.

Who We Are

Rank Marin is a locally operated platform based in Marin County, California. Our mission is to highlight top-rated Marin County businesses and help local business owners improve their visibility on Google Maps through Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization and local SEO services.

Our website address is: https://rankmarin.com

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. View their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Once approved, your profile picture may appear next to your comment.

Contact Forms and Newsletter Signups

When you submit a contact form or sign up for the Marin Bubble newsletter or Free Business Audit, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Business name
  • Zip code
  • Optional message or note

This data is used solely to fulfill your request and communicate with you about relevant services or local business updates.

Media Uploads

If you upload images (e.g., via business listings or forms), avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to extract location data from images.

Cookies

If you leave a comment or submit a form, you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.

Additional cookies are used for:

  • Temporary login sessions
  • Display preferences
  • Editor access (if applicable)

These cookies contain no personal data unless otherwise specified.

Embedded Content

Some pages (such as business listings) may include embedded content from third-party sources like Google Maps, YouTube, or Instagram. These behave as if you visited the external website and may collect data, use cookies, or monitor interaction.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these external sites for more information.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. If you request a password reset (for applicable users), your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Third-party services (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA, spam filters) may automatically process submitted data to protect against fraud or spam.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
  • Contact form entries and business submissions are retained for internal analysis, support, and service delivery.
  • If you sign up for our newsletter or Free Business Audit, your contact information will be retained unless you unsubscribe or request removal.

Your Data Rights

If you have submitted any data through Rank Marin (via forms, audits, comments, etc.), you may request:

  • An export of your personal data
  • That we delete your personal data

This does not include any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To request your data or removal, email us at contact@rankmarin.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Data from forms or submissions may be handled via secure third-party tools we use for business operations (e.g., form builders, CRM, email services).

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in regulations, services, or business practices. The updated date will be listed at the top of this page.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns or questions, please reach out:

Email: contact@rankmarin.com
Phone: (415) 493-8007
Mailing Address: Marin County, CA (available upon request)

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