Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2026

ElevatedRank Media ("we," "us," "our") operates the survey at elevatedrankmedia.com and related Google Forms. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your rights.

1. What we collect

When you complete our survey, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your PayPal email or handle (so we can send your payment)
• Your survey responses (opinions about local businesses and services)
• Your IP address and basic browser info (automatic, used to prevent duplicate submissions)

We do not collect: your full name (unless you provide it), phone number, physical address, payment card details, date of birth, or any government ID.

2. Why we collect it

• To send your participation payment via PayPal
• To compile anonymized market research
• To prevent duplicate survey submissions

We do not use your data for advertising, retargeting, or third-party marketing.

3. Who we share it with

We share your PayPal email only with PayPal, for the sole purpose of sending your payment.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third party. Aggregated, anonymized survey insights may be shared with research partners or published, but no individual respondent is ever identifiable in those reports.

4. How long we keep it

• Payment records: 7 years (US tax and accounting requirements)
• Survey responses: 24 months, then deleted or fully anonymized
• Email contact: until you request deletion

5. Your rights

You may, at any time:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (we'll keep only what we must for tax/accounting)
• Opt out of any future contact

To exercise any of these, email team@elevatedrankmedia.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We respond within 30 days.

6. Security

Survey responses are stored in Google Workspace with industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest. Only authorized ElevatedRank Media team members can access responses.

7. Children

Our survey is not directed at anyone under 18. If you are under 18, do not submit a response. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any changes. Material changes will be announced via our website.

9. Contact

ElevatedRank Media
Email: team@elevatedrankmedia.com

Questions, concerns, or requests? Email us — we read every message.