Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Introduction

Group Stack Rank ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application hosted on Google Cloud Platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information through Google OAuth authentication:

• Google Account Information: Your Google account ID, email address, name, and profile picture
• Authentication Data: OAuth tokens and session information necessary for secure access

Campaign Data

When you create or participate in stack ranking campaigns, we collect:

• Campaign Information: Campaign names, item lists, participant email addresses, and campaign codes
• Ranking Data: Your individual rankings and preferences for campaign items
• Usage Data: Timestamps of campaign creation, participation, and submission

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our application

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Core Functionality

• Authentication: To verify your identity and provide secure access to the application
• Campaign Management: To create, manage, and display stack ranking campaigns
• Ranking Processing: To process and store your ranking submissions
• Results Display: To show campaign results and analytics to authorized users

Service Improvement

• Application Performance: To monitor and improve application performance
• Feature Development: To understand usage patterns and develop new features
• Error Resolution: To identify and fix technical issues

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Campaign Participants: Your email address may be visible to campaign creators when you participate in their campaigns
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our application (e.g., Google Cloud Platform)

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

Your data is stored securely on Google Cloud Platform using:

• Google Cloud Datastore: For campaign and ranking data
• Google App Engine: For application hosting and session management
• Google OAuth: For authentication services

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular Updates: Security patches and updates are applied regularly
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.