Effective Date: February 10th, 2026
Last Updated: February 10th, 2026
Rust & Forge (“Company,” “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 visit https://rustandforge.com (the “Site”) or make a purchase through our WooCommerce store.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you place an order, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order details
- Payment-related information
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of access
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Provide customer support
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates
- Improve our website functionality and performance
- Analyze usage trends
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Payment Processing (Stripe)
We use Stripe to process payments securely.
Payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and is handled in accordance with Stripe’s privacy and security policies. Rust & Forge does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Stripe may collect information necessary to process transactions, including billing information and IP address, in compliance with applicable financial regulations.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
This data helps us improve our website and customer experience.
Google may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjusting your browser settings.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Improve performance
- Analyze traffic
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
6. Disclosure of Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers necessary to operate our business, including:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- UPS (shipping fulfillment)
- Website hosting providers
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill orders
- Comply with tax and accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
9. U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain U.S. states (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and others with enacted privacy laws) may have rights under applicable law, including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect
- The right to request access to personal information
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
We may verify your identity before processing your request as required by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
13. Contact Information
Rust & Forge
Jefferson County, Ohio, USA
Email: email@rustandforge.com
Website: https://rustandforge.com