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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-01

This Privacy Policy describes how FreedomRankings ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use freedomrankings.com(the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information we collect

Information you provide

  • Account information. When you create an account we collect your email address, a hashed copy of your password (we never store passwords in plaintext), and your display name if you provide one.
  • Communication. If you email us we keep a record of the correspondence to help us answer your question.

Information collected automatically

  • Server logs. Our hosting provider records request metadata (IP address, user-agent, requested URL, timestamp). These logs are retained for a short period for security and debugging.
  • Cookies. We use cookies to keep you signed in (session cookies) and to remember user preferences (theme, ranking-source selection). We also use Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and how the Site is used. Analytics and advertising cookies are governed by Google Consent Mode: they stay off until you accept in the cookie banner. If you decline, Google Analytics runs in a cookieless mode and ads are non-personalized.

How we use information

  • Provide and maintain the Site, including signing you in.
  • Send transactional email related to your account (password resets, notification preferences).
  • Detect and prevent abuse and security incidents.
  • Measure aggregate Site usage and performance through Google Analytics (see "Analytics" below).

Advertising and third-party cookies

We may serve advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads to you based on your prior visits to this Site or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (gtag.js) to understand aggregate Site usage — which pages are viewed, how visitors navigate, and which features are used. Google Analytics may set cookies and process usage data (including a truncated IP address) on our behalf. We enable Google Consent Mode v2, so analytics and advertising storage remain denied until you accept in the cookie banner; if you decline, Google Analytics collects only cookieless, aggregated measurement. You can learn more in Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use any other third-party analytics or tracking services beyond what is described in this policy. If that changes we will update this policy.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited cases:

  • Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, database, email delivery, image storage, advertising). They process information on our behalf under contractual obligations.
  • Legal requirements if we are required to disclose information to comply with a law, court order, or valid government request.

Data retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from your profile settings; once deleted, your personal information is removed from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or audit purposes.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of personalized advertising (see "Advertising and third-party cookies" above).
  • For California residents, the rights described in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • For residents of the EU/UK, the rights described in the GDPR.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@freedomrankings.com.

Children

FreedomRankings is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information (encryption in transit via HTTPS, encryption at rest at our database provider, salted password hashes). No service can guarantee absolute security; please use a strong, unique password.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be announced via an in-app notice or email to registered users.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email privacy@freedomrankings.com. For general support or billing questions, use support@freedomrankings.com instead.

Related

  • About FreedomRankings— who runs this site, how it's funded, and our editorial standards.
  • Methodology — how scores are calculated and where the data comes from.
  • Pricing — what data the paid tiers unlock, and how billing works.