This Privacy Policy explains how Rank Next Media ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
Rank Next Media is a digital marketing and AI services agency based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. We provide website design, SEO services, Google Ads management, and AI services to small businesses across the Greater Toronto Area.
Contact Information:
Business Name: Rank Next Media
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Email: info@ranknextmedia.com
Phone: 437-985-2922
Website: www.ranknextmedia.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us. This includes:
Information You Provide Directly
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- Your business name
- Any messages or inquiries you submit through our contact form
Information Collected Automatically
- Website usage data via Google Analytics (pages visited, time on site, browser type, general location)
- IP address (anonymized through Google Analytics)
- Cookie data for website functionality and analytics
We do NOT collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government identification numbers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you requested
- To send you information about our services that you have requested
- To improve our website and services based on usage analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
- To send you occasional marketing communications — only with your explicit consent
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (PIPEDA Compliance)
Under PIPEDA, we collect and use your personal information based on:
- Consent — When you submit our contact form or sign up for communications, you consent to us contacting you
- Legitimate interest — To operate our business and respond to inquiries
- Legal obligation — When required by Canadian law
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Functional cookies — Essential cookies that allow the website to function properly
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. For more information on Google Analytics and how to opt out, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics — Website analytics (Google LLC, USA). Data processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 — Email communications
- Netlify — Website hosting (Netlify Inc., USA)
Each of these services has their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We only share the minimum information necessary for these services to function.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
Your data may be stored on servers located outside of Canada (including the United States) through our third-party service providers. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with PIPEDA requirements.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
As a Canadian resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access — You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to correction — You can request that we correct inaccurate information
- Right to withdrawal of consent — You can withdraw your consent to our use of your information at any time
- Right to deletion — You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Right to complain — You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ranknextmedia.com or call 437-985-2922. We will respond within 30 days.
9. CASL Compliance
We comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). We will only send you commercial electronic messages if you have given us express or implied consent. Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. We honor all unsubscribe requests promptly.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Rank Next Media
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
📧 info@ranknextmedia.com
📞 437-985-2922
🌐 www.ranknextmedia.com