Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 16, 2026
At RST (accessible via www.rsthq.com), we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our professional trade partners and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with global data protection standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and Google’s Publisher and Merchant policies.
1. Information We Collect
To provide an optimized B2B procurement experience, we collect the following types of data:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, professional email address, and phone number.
- Business Credentials: Company name, professional role, trade license details, and VAT/Tax IDs for trade program verification.
- Transaction & Contribution Data: Details regarding purchases, one-time contributions, or monthly subscription tiers processed via our secure payment gateways.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and device identifiers collected through cookies and log files to improve site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- To Facilitate Inquiries: Processing your “Inquiry” requests for project specifications and volume pricing.
- Reader Revenue Management: To manage and authenticate active subscription tiers, process contributions, and provide exclusive access to member-only collections or technical resources.
- Google Marketplace Compliance: To ensure accurate order fulfillment and customer service for products listed via Google’s commerce surfaces.
- Communication: Sending technical specifications, order updates, and marketing insights (where consent is provided).
3. Google Reader Revenue Manager & Payment Processing
RST utilizes secure third-party processors for all financial transactions.
- Data Portability: In accordance with Google Reader Revenue Manager policies, users have the right to access their contribution history and manage or cancel recurring monthly tiers through their Account Dashboard.
- Security: We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. All payment data is handled by PCI-DSS compliant providers.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
RST uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. We use:
- Necessary Cookies: Required for secure login and shopping cart functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: To understand how professional buyers navigate our collections.
- Google DART Cookies: Used for serving relevant professional advertisements based on your visit to our site and others on the internet. You may opt out via the Google Ad Settings.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We only share data with:
- Service Providers: Logistics partners and cloud hosting services (e.g., Ubuntu/OpenLiteSpeed environments) that support our operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: When required by law or to protect the integrity of our marketplace.
6. Your Data Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request the rectification of inaccurate business information.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your account and personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails.
7. Children’s Privacy
RST is a B2B platform and does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.
8. Contact Us
For questions regarding this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Privacy Officer:
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