Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 24, 2026 · Last updated: February 24, 2026

Rutagon LLC ("Rutagon," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information when you visit rutagon.com (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily submit to us, including:

  • Contact form submissions — name, email address, phone number, organization name, and the content of your message
  • Email correspondence — any information you include when emailing us directly
  • Business inquiries — project details, requirements, and other information you share during pre-engagement discussions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral URLs, and navigation paths
  • Device information — browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Network information — IP address (anonymized where possible), approximate geographic location (city/region level), and internet service provider
  • Performance data — page load times and site performance metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Respond to inquiries — to reply to your contact form submissions, emails, and business inquiries
  • Provide services — to deliver the services you request and manage our business relationship
  • Improve the Site — to understand how visitors use the Site, identify areas for improvement, and optimize content and performance
  • Analytics — to analyze aggregate traffic patterns and usage trends
  • Security — to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Legal compliance — to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following tracking technologies on the Site:

  • Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data, including page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user demographics. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. Google's use of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
  • Essential cookies — cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to function (e.g., session management, security)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can also opt out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers — with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services), subject to confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process
  • Protection of rights — when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
  • Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for up to three (3) years unless a longer retention period is required by law or a continuing business relationship.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Security headers (Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, etc.)
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection
  • Access controls limiting who can access personal data
  • Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Opt-out — opt out of analytics tracking via browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out add-on

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@rutagon.com. We will respond to your request within thirty (30) days.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, GitLab, Medium). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.

10. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer.

11. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at legal@rutagon.com.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: