Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 23, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Russian Seattle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, location in Washington
  • Profile Information: Optional profile details, avatar, biography
  • Content You Post: Forum posts, classified ads, messages, reviews
  • Communication: Messages sent to other users or to our support team
  • Payment Information: For paid advertising plans (processed securely by our payment partners)

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • To create and manage your account
  • To process transactions for paid advertising
  • To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • To personalize your experience and show relevant content
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities
  • To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures Include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Secure payment processing through trusted partners

Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@russianseattle.ru. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@russianseattle.ru
  • Mail: Russian Seattle Privacy Team, PO Box 12345, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Phone: (206) 555-PRIV (7748)

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.