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Privacy Policy
How Rankwella collects, uses, and protects your information — including everything you need to know about our text messaging program.
Last updated: October 10, 2026
1. Who we are
Rankwella ("we," "us," or "our") is a digital marketing studio based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, serving clients worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
- Business: Rankwella
- Location: Prior Lake, MN
- Phone: 612-327-7326
- Email: contact@rankwella.com
2. Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our website:
Information you provide
- Contact details — name, email address, phone number, and business information when you submit our intake form, start a project, or contact us.
- Project details — information about your business, goals, and requirements shared during discovery and engagement.
- Communications — records of emails, calls, chat messages, and text messages exchanged with us.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, and interactions with site features.
- Device data — browser type, operating system, IP address, and approximate location.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see Section 4 below.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide proposals, quotes, and project communication.
- Deliver contracted services including web design, SEO, advertising, content, and automation work.
- Send service-related messages, including lead follow-up and appointment reminders (see SMS section below).
- Improve our website, services, and client experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and tracking
We use a limited set of cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (security, load balancing, remembering preferences).
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
- Chat widget cookies — our on-site chat (provided by GoHighLevel / LeadConnector) may set cookies to maintain your conversation.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-party services
We share information only with the service providers necessary to operate our business:
- GoHighLevel / LeadConnector — CRM, chat widget, form handling, and SMS messaging platform.
- Cloudflare — website hosting, security, and performance.
- Google — analytics and advertising measurement.
- Meta — advertising measurement and conversion tracking.
These providers process data under their own privacy policies and our contractual terms. We do not authorize them to use your information for their own marketing.
6. Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and reputable hosting infrastructure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Withdraw SMS consent at any time by replying STOP (see below).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@rankwella.com or 612-327-7326.
8. SMS / Text Messaging Policy (A2P 10DLC Disclosures)
What messages you will receive
If you opt in, Rankwella will send you text messages related to your inquiry or project, including:
- Lead follow-up messages after you submit a form or request contact.
- Appointment confirmations and reminders.
- Project status updates and service-related notifications.
How consent is obtained
We obtain your explicit consent before sending any marketing or conversational text messages. You opt in by checking the SMS consent checkbox on our intake or contact form, or by otherwise providing your mobile number with a clear statement that you agree to receive texts from Rankwella. Consent is not a condition of purchase — you can work with us without agreeing to receive text messages.
Message frequency
Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us. You may receive up to 4 messages per month for appointment reminders and follow-ups, plus conversational replies when you engage with us.
Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
How to opt out
You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message we send. You will receive a confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent to that number unless you opt back in.
Help
For help with our text messaging program, reply HELP to any message, or contact us directly:
- Phone: 612-327-7326
- Email: contact@rankwella.com
Privacy
Mobile information collected through our SMS program will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the data protection practices described in this Privacy Policy apply to information collected via text messaging.
9. Children's privacy
Our website and services are intended for business use and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
- Email: contact@rankwella.com
- Phone: 612-327-7326
- Mail: Rankwella, Prior Lake, MN