Rust Nation

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

1. Overview

Rust Nation ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at rustnation.us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information directly. However, third-party services embedded on this site may collect certain data automatically:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, IP address (collected by Google Analytics)
  • Advertising data — ad impressions and interactions (collected by Google AdSense)
  • Preferences — your chosen display theme (dark/light), stored locally in your browser via localStorage. This never leaves your device.

3. Cookies

We use cookies through the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics — sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions, count visits, and measure traffic sources. Analytics storage is granted by default; ad personalization storage is denied. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense — may set cookies to serve relevant advertisements. Ad storage is denied by default on this site. See Google Ads & Privacy.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain third-party features.

4. How We Use Information

Information collected via third-party services is used to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
  • Display advertisements that fund the operation of this site
  • Improve site performance and content

We do not sell, rent, or share any personal data with third parties outside of the services described in this policy.

5. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through this site, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete data held about you by third-party services. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective services (listed above) to exercise these rights.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us on Discord or at [email protected].