Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how en.rusnikah.com (“en.rusnikah.com,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information for individuals located in both the United States and the European Union. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Scope and Overview

This Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, mobile applications, and any other services under our control (collectively, the “Services”). It does not govern the practices of third-party websites or services that may be linked to or from en.rusnikah.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Registration details (e.g., name, email address, date of birth, location).
Profile content (e.g., preferences, photographs, personal descriptions).
Communications (messages to customer support, feedback, survey responses).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information).
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked).
Approximate geolocation inferred from your IP address.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies. However, some features of our Services may not function properly if you disable them.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, personalize, and maintain our Services.
To manage user accounts, profiles, and communication features.
To analyze site performance and improve user experience.
To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or important notices.
To detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, security breaches, or other harmful activities.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EU Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal bases for processing your personal information include:

Consent – Where you have given consent for specific purposes (e.g., marketing emails or certain cookies).
Contract – Where processing is necessary for us to provide Services at your request (e.g., creating your account).
Legitimate Interests – Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, except where overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Legal Obligations – Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

5. Sharing and Disclosures

Service Providers: We engage third parties (hosting, analytics, payment processors) to operate our Services and share information as needed for them to perform their functions.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights or investigate wrongdoing.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred subject to confidentiality obligations.
With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes disclosed at the point of collection or with your explicit consent.

5.1 Data “Sale” or “Sharing” Under U.S. Laws

Certain U.S. states define “sale” or “sharing” in a way that may include analytics or advertising practices. We do not knowingly sell your personal information under these definitions. If you wish to inquire about opting out of such practices, please see the “Your Choices and Rights” section below.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are in the EU, personal information collected from you may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.

7. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Choices and Rights

8.1 EU Data Subject Rights

If you are located in the EU, you have the right (subject to certain limitations) to:

Access your personal information and request a copy.
Request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the erasure of your data under certain conditions.
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (“data portability”).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

8.2 U.S. State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah), you may have the right to:

Access or delete certain personal information we hold about you.
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information.
Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights or make an inquiry, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers offer a DNT feature that sends a signal to websites. We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Should this change, we will update this Policy.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 18, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Security Measures

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” below and post the updated Policy on our website. If the changes are significant, we may also provide notice by email or other prominent methods.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need more information:

Email: privacy@en.rusnikah.com

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Effective Date: Apr 15, 2025