1. Introduction
Welcome to RuTrend ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website at rutrend.my.id (the "Site"), a curated directory of AI tools and resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter via the email signup form. This includes your email address. We do not require an account or registration to browse the directory.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected, including:
- Device Information: browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- Usage Data: pages visited, time spent, referral source, clicks, and scrolling behavior.
- IP Address: used for approximate geographic location and analytics.
This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience.
- To send newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- To analyze traffic patterns and understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- To serve relevant advertisements via third-party ad networks, including Monetag.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information and provide our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Used by ad networks like Monetag to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:
- Netlify: Our hosting provider. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
- Monetag: Our advertising partner. Monetag may use cookies and device data to serve interest-based ads. See Monetag's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns. See Google's Privacy Policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Advertising & Monetag
This Site uses Monetag to serve advertisements. Monetag may collect and use data about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant ads. This includes:
- Browser and device information
- IP address and geographic location
- Browsing behavior and interests
To learn more about Monetag's data practices and opt-out options, visit Monetag's Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address (if subscribed) until you unsubscribe. Automatically collected data (analytics, cookies) is retained per the retention periods of our third-party services, typically up to 26 months for Google Analytics and as long as necessary for ad network purposes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out of Cookies: Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@rutrend.my.id
Or write to us via our contact form.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 21, 2026, and applies to all visitors of RuTrend (rutrend.my.id).