Privacy Policy

We collect information from you when you:

• Create an account or sign in using email, Google, Steam, Discord, or GitHub
• Purchase digital products from our marketplace
• Sell products as a creator, including earnings and payout information
• Post in our community forums or send messages to other users
• Contact us for support or inquiries

The types of information we collect may include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, display name, profile picture, and payout details you provide.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and analytics data.
• Transaction Information: Your purchases, payment history, order information, and creator earnings.

Payments are processed by trusted third-party processors such as Stripe and PayPal. We never store your full card details on our servers.

We use your personal information to:

• Fulfill and manage your orders, including processing payments and delivering downloads
• Pay out earnings to creators for their sales
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send you updates and promotional materials (if you have opted in to receive such communications)
• Improve our website, products, and services through data analytics
• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and other security risks

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

• Payment Processors: Information necessary to complete your transactions with processors such as Stripe and PayPal.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
• Service Providers: Trusted providers who help us operate our platform, under strict confidentiality obligations.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve our website's performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as creator profiles, external stores, or community resources. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates to your information
• Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the revised effective date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach us through our community forums or the messaging system on ModdedRust.com.