Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rankstone! This Privacy Policy explains how Rankstone ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website, rankstone.ink (the "Site"), and our 3D digital bio services (collectively, the "Services").

Our mission is to provide you with a unique, personalized public profile (rankstone.ink/@username) where you can showcase verified connections to your online presence. This policy is designed to be transparent about our practices and to empower you to control your data.

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is:

3. Information We Collect and Why

We collect information to provide, operate, and improve our Services. The information we collect can be grouped into the following categories:

a. Information for Account Creation

To use Rankstone, you will connect using your Google account (OAuth). Through this process, we receive basic profile information from Google to create and manage your Rankstone account, which typically includes:

• Your Name
• Your Email Address
• Your Google Profile Picture

Your email address is used for account administration, security notifications, and other essential service-related communications.

b. Information from Connected Third-Party Platforms

The core feature of Rankstone is connecting your various online accounts to display verified information on your public profile. When you choose to connect a third-party platform (such as Discord, Epic Games, GitHub, Spotify, Steam, etc.), we request specific information from that service.

The Principle of Transparency: Before you authorize any connection, the third-party service will present you with a consent screen. This screen details the specific data and permissions Rankstone is requesting. We only collect the data you explicitly authorize through this process.

The types of data we request generally fall into these categories:

• Public Profile Information: Such as your username, display name, user ID, and avatar/profile picture.
• Account Statistics and Achievements: Such as your follower/subscriber counts, public repository stars (on GitHub), or game achievements (on Steam).
• Activity and Status Information: Such as your online status (on Discord) or public activity metrics.

We do not receive or store the passwords for your third-party accounts.

c. User-Generated Content

You can choose to provide additional content for your public profile, such as a written biography or uploaded 3D models. This information is processed to display it on your public profile as you direct.

d. Usage Data, Cookies, and Analytics

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect technical information to ensure the security, functionality, and improvement of our Services. This includes Log Data (IP address, browser type), essential Cookies, and Analytics data from services like Cloudflare and Google Analytics.

4. How We Use Your Information

In summary, we use your information to:

• Operate and Provide the Service: Create your account and display your content.
• Communicate with You: Send essential service updates and security alerts.
• Improve and Secure the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and protect our platform.
• Fulfill Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws and respond to valid legal requests.

5. How We Share Your Information

Your information is shared in the following ways:

• On Your Public Profile: By design, the information you choose to display is publicly visible.
• With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party vendors for hosting (Cloudflare) and database management (Supabase).
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law.

6. International Data Transfers

Our service providers are based in the United States. By using our Services, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers are lawful and protected to the standard required by GDPR, using safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Your Rights and Choices (GDPR)

You are in control of your personal data. You have the right to Access, Rectify, Erase, Withdraw Consent, Object to Processing, and Data Portability. You can exercise most of these rights directly through your account settings or by contacting us at legal@rankstone.ink.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Lithuania, the relevant authority is the State Data Protection Inspectorate (Valstybinė duomenų apsaugos inspekcija).

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and delete it upon account deletion, retaining only what is necessary for legal compliance or fraud prevention.

9. Children's Privacy

To use our Services, you must be at least 14 years of age. If you are under the age of digital consent in your country, you must have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the Services.

10. Platform-Specific Disclosures

Epic Games: When you connect your Epic Games account, we may collect your display name, account ID, and statistics related to your game ownership and achievements, as authorized by you. This information is used solely for display on your Rankstone profile. Rankstone is not endorsed by or affiliated with Epic Games.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: legal@rankstone.ink.