Effective date: 16 June 2026 Last updated: 16 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how RankChecker (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by FourthMedia, Inc., uses cookies and similar technologies on rankchecker.com and its application at rankchecker.com/app (the “Service”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By using the Service, you agree to our use of cookies as described here, except for cookies that require your consent, which we will only set with your permission where required by law.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them more efficient, and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies — such as local storage, pixels, and tokens — perform comparable functions, and we refer to all of them as “cookies” in this policy.
Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose services we use (“third-party cookies”). They may last only for your browsing session (“session cookies”) or persist for a defined period (“persistent cookies”).
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes.
Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the Service to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies that:
- Keep you signed in and maintain your session.
- Authenticate your account and secure your requests (including anti-forgery tokens).
- Remember essential settings needed for pages to load correctly.
Without these cookies, core features such as signing in and accessing your dashboard will not work. Because they are essential, we do not require consent for them, but you can block them through your browser settings (with the result that the Service may not function).
Functional cookies. These remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience, such as interface preferences. If you disable them, some conveniences may not work as intended.
Analytics and performance cookies. Where enabled, these help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it — for example, which pages are visited and how the Service performs. We use these only where permitted, and where required we will request your consent before setting them.
Authentication via Google. When you use “Sign in with Google,” Google may set cookies as part of its sign-in flow. These are governed by Google’s own privacy and cookie policies.
3. Cookies we use
The table below describes the main categories of cookies used on the Service. Specific cookie names and durations may change as we update the Service.
| Category | Purpose | Set by | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication / session | Keep you signed in and maintain your session | First party (WordPress) | Session / persistent |
| Security | Protect requests with anti-forgery tokens | First party | Session |
| Preferences | Remember interface settings | First party | Persistent |
| Sign in with Google | Support Google authentication | Third party (Google) | Session / persistent |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Measure usage and performance | Google Analytics | Persistent |
4. Managing cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
- Browser settings. Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Refer to your browser’s help pages. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the Service from working properly.
- Consent controls. Where we present a cookie banner or settings panel, you can accept or decline optional cookies and change your choice at any time.
- Third-party tools. You can opt out of certain analytics or advertising cookies through industry tools where applicable.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Please check back periodically.
6. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at
privacy@rankchecker.com