Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 01, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains exactly what cookies (and similar technologies, such as localStorage and sessionStorage) are used by RankifyPro, what each one does, and how you can control them. This Policy is a companion to our Privacy Policy.
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in your browser. Cookies allow a site to remember things about your visit (preferences, login state, advertising context) on subsequent visits. Cookies are categorised by purpose (essential, preferences, analytics, advertising) and by source (first-party from the site you’re visiting, or third-party from another domain).
2. Cookies and Storage Set by RankifyPro (First-Party)
| Name | Type | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
rp_cookie_pref_v1 |
localStorage | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies so we don’t show the banner again. | Until you clear browser data |
| PHP session (only on /admin and /contact) | HTTP cookie | Required for admin login (admin only) and for CSRF-resistant form submission on /contact. | Session (cleared on browser close) |
We do not set any first-party analytics, advertising, or remarketing cookies. The site does not use Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics platform at this time.
3. Third-Party Cookies (Google AdSense)
RankifyPro displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may set the following categories of cookies on your browser:
- Frequency capping & ad selection cookies — to prevent you seeing the same ad too many times.
- Aggregated audience reporting cookies — to help advertisers measure ad performance in aggregate.
- Personalised advertising cookies (where consent is given) — to show ads more relevant to your interests based on your browsing history.
- The DoubleClick DART cookie — Google’s primary advertising cookie.
The exact list, names and lifetimes are maintained by Google. See Google’s cookie documentation for the canonical list.
4. How to Manage Your Choices
On RankifyPro
When you first visit the site you will see a cookie banner with two options:
- Accept All — non-essential cookies (including AdSense personalised advertising where applicable) are allowed.
- Reject Non-essential — only essential cookies (session, your cookie preference) are allowed. AdSense ads may still be served but in non-personalised mode where Google’s consent framework supports it.
You can change your choice at any time by clearing the rp_cookie_pref_v1 value from your browser storage and reloading the page — the banner will re-appear.
In Your Browser
All modern browsers let you view, delete and block cookies at a granular level. Look for "Privacy" or "Cookies" in your browser’s settings:
For Google Advertising Specifically
You can opt out of personalised advertising from Google across the entire web at adssettings.google.com. For broader industry opt-outs see aboutads.info (US) or youronlinechoices.com (EU/UK).
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no consistent industry standard for how to respond to DNT, and RankifyPro does not change its behaviour based on the DNT header. Use the explicit controls described above instead.
6. Changes to This Policy
If we add new cookies or change how existing ones work, this page will be updated and the "Last updated" date refreshed.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to support@rankifypro.com.