Last updated: June 2026
1. General information
PlayersRanked (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates playersranked.com and acts as the data controller for any personal data processed through this website. This policy explains how we handle information when you use the site. Please read it before using playersranked.com.
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect its confidentiality and security.
2. Information we collect
a) Automatically collected technical data
When you visit this site, limited technical information may be processed automatically, including: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, date and time of access. This data is processed solely to ensure website security, prevent abuse, and maintain technical stability.
This data is not used for tracking or profiling, not combined with other data sources, and not used for marketing purposes.
b) Analytics data
This site uses analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. Analytics data is aggregated and used only to improve the site. Where analytics tools set cookies, these are disclosed in section 3.
c) Uploaded media
If images are uploaded to this site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.
d) Voluntarily provided data
If you contact us by email, we process the personal data you provide (such as your email address and message content) solely to respond to your enquiry. This data is not used for marketing and is not shared with third parties.
3. Cookies
This site uses cookies for analytics, functionality, and affiliate tracking. Third-party services we use — including analytics providers and affiliate partners — may also set cookies on your device.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be set after obtaining your consent via our cookie consent mechanism.
4. Affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or registration, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Third-party services
We use third-party services including analytics platforms, advertising networks, and affiliate programmes. These services operate under their own privacy policies and data practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from this site.
6. Embedded content
Pages on this site may include embedded content from third-party sources such as video platforms or social media. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the originating website directly. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, including if you are logged in to their service.
7. Legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed in accordance with Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following grounds:
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate Interest: for website security, technical functionality, and analytics.
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — Consent: where you voluntarily contact us, or where consent is obtained for non-essential cookies.
No automated decision-making or profiling takes place.
8. Your rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have the right to: be informed about processing of your personal data; access your personal data; request rectification or deletion; object to or restrict processing; withdraw consent at any time where applicable; lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@playersranked.com.
9. Data retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact data is deleted once your enquiry has been resolved.
10. Children
This site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. External links
This site may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
13. Future use of analytics and tracking tools
If additional analytics or tracking tools are implemented, they will be configured in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Non-essential cookies or tracking technologies will only be activated after obtaining explicit user consent. Visitors will be clearly informed of the purpose, scope, and legal basis of any such processing in an updated policy.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if legal requirements change or if the technical configuration of the site is modified. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact
Questions about this policy or your personal data? Contact us at: contact@playersranked.com