Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2025
Welcome to RANKMAKER! This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, RANKMAKER) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for analytics and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our Website and to enable you to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets and secure user accounts, cannot be provided.
3.2. Functional Cookies
These cookies are used to enhance the functionality of our Website but are non-essential to their use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like remembering your login details or site preferences) may become unavailable.
3.3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you. This helps us to improve your experience.
4. Specific Cookies We Install
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Managed By | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID (or similar) | Maintains your session state across page requests. | Session (until browser closes) | RANKMAKER (PHP) | Strictly Necessary |
| rankmaker_visited | Tracks if you have visited the site before, to potentially tailor your initial experience. | 30 days | RANKMAKER | Functional |
| remember_token | Remembers your login details if you select "Remember Me", for automatic login. | 30 days (refreshed on activity) | RANKMAKER | Functional |
| cookie_consent_status | Stores your consent status regarding the use of cookies. | 1 year | RANKMAKER | Functional |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users for statistical purposes. | 2 years | Google Analytics | Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users for statistical purposes. | 24 hours | Google Analytics | Analytics |
| _gat_gtag_G_LER7ZFV5BV (or similar) | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate. | 1 minute | Google Analytics | Analytics |
Please note that the names of cookies, pixels and other technologies may change over time. We will update this policy periodically to reflect any such changes.
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies or to accept only cookies returned to the originating servers. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Apple Safari
- Opera
Third-Party Opt-Outs: For Google Analytics, you can opt-out of their cookies by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. How to Revoke Consent
If you have previously given your consent to our use of non-essential cookies, you can revoke this consent. The simplest way to do this is by clearing the cookies from your browser for our site. This will remove the cookie_consent_status cookie, and the cookie consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
Alternatively, you can click the button below to clear your cookie consent for this site. This will attempt to delete the consent cookie and reload the page.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at rankmaker.net@gmail.com.