PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 24, 2025
Last Updated: August 24, 2025
Local Rank Ninja / Danielle Dear (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates LocalRankNinja.com, LocalSEOShuriken.com, ContentShinobi.com, EmailMarketingEnigma.com, SEOMasterBootcamp.com (collectively, the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our websites, services, and communications. It also describes your rights under applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other U.S. state privacy laws.
By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information You Provide: name, email address, phone number, business name, billing/shipping address, payment details, website URL, account login details, and any information you provide through forms, surveys, or communications with us.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, geolocation data, usage data (pages visited, time on site, referral source), and interaction with our emails.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to analyze usage, personalize content, provide advertising, and improve functionality. See Section 7 (“Cookies & Tracking”).
- Social Media & Public Sources: Information you make public on social media platforms or third-party sources where we are active.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Providing, operating, and improving our Site and services.
- Processing payments and fulfilling transactions.
- Communicating with you about updates, offers, and support.
- Personalizing your online experience.
- Marketing and advertising, including personalized ads.
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security, and technical issues.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our policies.
3. How We Share Information
We may share your information in the following ways:
- Service Providers: with vendors who help us operate our Site, provide analytics, payment processing, hosting, and marketing services.
- Affiliates & Business Transfers: with affiliates or successors in connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.
- Marketing Partners: with partners such as Google, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft Clarity, and other advertising networks for targeted advertising.
- Legal Obligations: when required by law, regulation, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- With Your Consent: if you grant us permission for other disclosures.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage data is typically retained for a shorter period unless required for security, functionality, or legal purposes.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR/UK GDPR (EEA & UK Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format).
- Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior lawful processing).
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Under U.S. State Privacy Laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA, Texas, Oregon)
Residents of California and other U.S. states with privacy laws may have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
- Access specific pieces of information we hold about you.
- Request deletion or correction of your information.
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising.
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
If you are a California resident, you may also use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our Site to opt out of targeted advertising.
6. International Data Transfers
We are based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and stored in the U.S. and may be processed in other countries. Where required, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Enable essential site functionality.
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyze traffic and usage.
- Deliver targeted ads through partners such as Google Ads, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, and others.
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner. For more detailed information, see our Cookie Policy below:
Cookie Policy:
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our site is used. Cookies may be categorized as:
Essential Cookies – Required for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, site security).
Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand site usage and improve performance.
Advertising & Targeting Cookies – Track browsing activity to provide personalized ads through third-party partners.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings or via the cookie banner on our site. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (U.S.) or under 16 (EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. If material changes affect how we handle your data, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
Local Rank Ninja
20200 Sherman Way, Suite 214
Winnetka, CA 91306

