Plain English summary: We collect basic analytics data to understand how our site is used. We use cookies. We earn affiliate commissions — this is always disclosed. We do not sell your personal data to anyone, ever. If you have questions, contact us.
01 Who We Are
CompanionRank ("we", "us", "our") is an independent editorial website that publishes reviews and rankings of AI companion applications. We are operated by a small, independent team of reviewers.
For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at: contact page.
02 Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you visit CompanionRank:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device type, collected via analytics tools.
- Cookie data — small text files stored in your browser that help us understand how our site is used (see Cookies section below).
- Contact form submissions — if you fill out our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
- Affiliate click data — when you click an affiliate link, the partner service may record that click. We receive aggregated conversion reports, not personally identifiable data.
We do not collect payment information, government ID, or any sensitive personal data.
03 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to improve site performance and understand our audience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site functionality may be affected.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Count page visits, measure traffic sources (e.g. Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate tracking | Record outbound clicks to affiliate partners for commission attribution | 30–90 days (partner-dependent) |
| Functional | Remember UI preferences (e.g. promo code copied state) | Session |
04 How We Use Your Data
- To understand which content is most helpful to our audience and improve our reviews
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To track affiliate link performance (aggregated only)
- To ensure the technical performance and security of our website
We do not use your data for advertising targeting, sell it to third parties, or share it with anyone outside of our direct service providers (analytics, hosting).
05 Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts (Poppins) — font delivery. May log request IPs.
- Affiliate partners (MusePick AI, Character.AI, Candy AI, etc.) — each operates their own privacy policy when you visit their sites via our links.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any service you sign up for.
06 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. by disabling cookies)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU/UK users: your national DPA)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us and we will respond within 30 days.
07 Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months before automatic deletion. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless you request earlier deletion. Cookie data follows the durations listed in the table above.
08 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of CompanionRank after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.