Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2025
1. Who we are
Rankly AI ("we", "us", "our") operates the website rankly.ai. We are a community-powered AI model leaderboard. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide voluntarily
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account)
- Name or username (if you submit a review or vote)
- Contact form submissions
- Model submission requests
Information collected automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
- Device information: screen resolution, operating system, device type
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Rankly AI website and leaderboard
- Send the weekly newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
- Count and validate votes to prevent manipulation
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the site experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing your information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Analytics platforms (e.g., Plausible Analytics), email delivery providers, and hosting infrastructure that help us operate the site.
- Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of users.
5. Data retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Account data is retained until you delete your account. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely in aggregated form.
6. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@rankly.ai.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, sending an email to newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@rankly.ai or use the form on our Contact page.