Privacy Policy for Ranxs

Effective Date: July 10, 2025

Overview

Ranxs is a ranking application that allows you to create personal rankings and collaborate with others through shared rankings. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Display Name: When you first use Ranxs, we ask for a name that will be displayed to other users when you create shared rankings. This is not required to be your real name.

  • Rankings Data: The rankings you create, including titles and items within those rankings.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Anonymous User ID: We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication to create a unique identifier for your device. This ID contains no personal information and cannot be traced back to you.

  • Timestamps: We record when rankings are created and updated.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Display your rankings within the app

  • Enable sharing of rankings with other users

  • Show your display name on shared rankings you participate in

  • Maintain the functionality of collaborative ranking features

Data Storage

  • Local Storage: Your rankings are primarily stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework

  • Cloud Storage: When you create or join a shared ranking, that data is stored in Google Firebase Firestore

  • Caching: We use local caching to improve app performance

Data Sharing

  • Shared Rankings: When you create a shared ranking or contribute to one, your display name and ranking choices are visible to other participants

  • No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes

  • No Analytics: We do not use any analytics or tracking services

Data Security

  • All cloud data is transmitted and stored using Firebase's secure infrastructure

  • We use anonymous authentication - no email addresses or passwords are collected

  • Local data is protected by your device's security measures

Your Rights and Controls

You can:

  • Change Your Display Name: Update your name at any time through the app settings

  • Delete Individual Rankings: Remove any ranking you've created

  • Delete All Data: Use the "Delete All Data" option in settings to remove all your rankings from both local storage and our servers

  • Leave Shared Rankings: Remove your contribution from any shared ranking

Children's Privacy

Ranxs does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

  • Your data remains on our servers as long as you actively use the app

  • Deleted rankings are immediately removed from our servers

  • If you delete all data, your anonymous user ID and all associated data are permanently removed

International Users

Ranxs uses Firebase services provided by Google, which may process and store data in various locations globally. By using Ranxs, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

Compliance

By using Ranxs, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy.

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