Children's Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 24, 2025
Important: This policy applies specifically to children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or legal guardian, please review this document carefully.
RankForge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all users, especially children. This Children's Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when children interact with our digital marketing services, website, or related tools. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable international data protection regulations.
1. Our Commitment to Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, use, or share personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our primary audience consists of business professionals, marketers, and organizations. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information without parental permission, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our servers.
2. Information We May Collect from Children
In the rare event that a child accesses our services, we may only collect information with explicit parental consent. This may include:
- Basic account information (e.g., first name, email address) required for service access
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (collected automatically for security and functionality)
- Communications submitted through parent-supervised contact forms
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to profile or market to children under 13.
3. Parental Consent
Before any personal information is collected from a child, we require verifiable parental consent. This may include:
- Electronic consent forms signed by a parent or legal guardian
- Submission of a government-issued ID (which we do not store)
- Verified contact through a parent-controlled email address
Without valid consent, we will not create accounts, store data, or provide services to users under 13.
4. Parental Rights & Choices
Parents and legal guardians have the right to:
- Review the personal information we hold about their child
- Delete any personal information collected from their child at any time
- Refuse further collection or use of their child's information
- Withdraw consent previously given, which will result in the deletion of the child's data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 7.
5. How We Use Information
Any information collected from children with parental consent is used solely for:
- Providing requested services or educational resources
- Communicating with the parent/guardian as necessary
- Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade children's personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect children's information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no internet-based service is 100% secure, and we encourage parents to supervise their children's online activities.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Children's Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify parents through our website and, where applicable, via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, wish to verify consent, request access to data, or need assistance, please reach out to our Privacy Team:
RankForge Privacy Office
π§ Email: privacy@rankforge.com
π Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567 (MonβFri, 9 AM β 6 PM PST)
π Mailing Address: 123 SEO Boulevard, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Please allow up to 15 business days for us to respond to data requests.
By using RankForge's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Children's Privacy Policy. If you are under 13, please ask a parent or guardian to review this policy with you.