Rut Market

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Rut Market ("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 platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide, including:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Shipping and billing addresses
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Account credentials
  • Communications with sellers or our support team

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and general location
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Communicate with you about orders and services
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Process payments securely
  • Send promotional communications (with your consent)
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Sellers: To fulfill orders (name, shipping address, contact information)
  • Payment processors: Stripe processes all payments securely
  • Shipping carriers: To deliver your orders
  • Service providers: Who assist in operating our platform
  • Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@rutmarket.com.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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