Privacy Policy

Effective Date: {{ June 27, 2025 }}

1.1 Who We Are

Rank Nerd is the trading name of Haseeb Ali (doing business as Rank Nerd) (“we,” “us,” “our”). Our mission is to provide search‑engine optimisation consulting and education.

1.2 Information We Collect

Category	Examples	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Information you provide	Quote‑request form fields, Calendly bookings, email correspondence	Contract / Legitimate Interest
Automatic data	IP address, browser type, pages visited (via Google Analytics 4)	Legitimate Interest
Payment data	Name, email, last‑4 of card (processed by Stripe)	Contract

1.3 How We Use the Data

• Provide & improve consulting services
• Send quotes, invoices, and project updates
• Email newsletters (opt‑in only)
• Prevent spam & abuse

1.4 Cookies & Tracking

See our separate Cookie Policy for full details. Opt‑out at any time via the banner.

1.5 Third‑Party Processors

Stripe, Google Analytics 4, Calendly, ConvertKit (newsletter). Links to each vendor’s privacy notice.

1.6 Data Retention

Project data retained 5 years for accounting. Newsletter data retained until you unsubscribe.

1.7 Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Access • Rectify • Delete • Data portability • Object • Lodge complaint with supervisory authority.

1.8 Contact

Rank Nerd is a remote first solo consultancy. The fastest way to reach me is through the Contact Form.