Privacy

At Rugged Rookie, your privacy and data security are really important to us. This privacy policy explains, in simple terms, how we handle your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. Here’s what you should know:

1. Who We Are

This site is operated by Rugged Rookie, located at Rivierenlaan 52, 2641 VX Pijnacker, The Netherlands, VAT number NL-005214025B23. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

2. Your Data and How We Collect It

We always let you know when we’re gathering personal information, like your name, email address, or your activity on our website. Whether it’s signing up for our newsletter, or entering a contest, we only ask for what’s necessary to make things work smoothly. For instance, when you:

Sign up for our newsletter.
Take part in giveaways or contests.

And don’t worry—if you reuse your email for multiple services with us, you won’t get duplicate marketing emails. Everything is kept neat and organized.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Keep you updated through our newsletter.
Share offers, discount codes, and event invites.
Collect your reviews and feedback.
Understand and improve your website experience through statistics.

We also track general site analytics, like which pages are most popular, to enhance your browsing experience. Rest assured, we don’t sell or share your purchase history or browsing habits with anyone.

We won’t share your info without your consent. However, in rare instances, we might need to do so, like cooperating with authorities for a legal issue (e.g., suspected fraud). If our company is sold or reorganized, any data shared will comply with the law.

5. Our Partners

Sometimes, we work with trusted partners (like email services for newsletters) who help us keep things running. They only use your data to assist us and follow our strict instructions.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep your personal data as long as it’s necessary. After that, it’s either deleted or anonymized. For example, if we no longer need your information for communications, it’ll be safely removed.

7. Cookies—What Are They?

Cookies are small files stored on your browser to improve your experience on our site. They:

Show us which pages you visit and how often.

Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can disable them in your browser settings if you prefer. Just know that your experience might be better with cookies enabled.

8. Keeping Your Data Safe

We have strict procedures in place to keep your data secure and maintain the quality and integrity of the information you share with us.

9. Your Rights—Take Control of Your Data

You have the right to:

Know what personal data we process about you.
Ask us to update, correct, or delete your information.
Object to how we use your data, including profiling.
Get a copy of your data or have it transferred to another service.

If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us via our website.

10. Changed Your Mind? No Problem

You can withdraw consent for data processing anytime. If you do, we’ll delete your data unless there’s another valid reason to keep it (e.g., a legal obligation).

11. Visiting Other Websites?

We might link to other websites, but we can’t control how they handle your data. Be sure to check their privacy policies.

12. Need an Update or Have Questions?

If anything looks out of date or incorrect, or if you’d like to update or delete your personal data, just get in touch with us via the contactdetails on our website.

13. Not Happy? Here’s Where to Complain

If you’re concerned about how we process your data, you can contact us directly. You can also get in touch with the Dutch Data Protection Authority if needed. We’re here to ensure your experience is secure, smooth, and enjoyable.

Thanks for trusting us with your data!